Novy Svet
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Novy Svet is a sparkling wine
from Novıy Svet
area in Crimea
.
, Riesling
, Pinot Meunier
and Pinot Noir
vines, he spent ten years refining his creation with the traditional method of bottle fermenting for three years at a constant temperature of 15C.
In 1896, his Sparkling wines were served at the coronation of the last Tsar, Nicholas II. That same year, Prince Golitsyn used the right to display the family Coat of Arms on his Wines. His creation finally became famous to the world when it won a Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
Sparkling wine
Sparkling wine is a wine with significant levels of carbon dioxide in it making it fizzy. The carbon dioxide may result from natural fermentation, either in a bottle, as with the méthode champenoise, in a large tank designed to withstand the pressures involved , or as a result of carbon dioxide...
from Novıy Svet
Novyi Svet
Novyi Svit is a resort town in Crimea, Ukraine, known for Novy Svet sparkling wine produced there. Champagne production was introduced into Novy Svet by a local landowner, Prince Lev Golitsyn, in the late 19th century....
area in Crimea
Crimea
Crimea , or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , is a sub-national unit, an autonomous republic, of Ukraine. It is located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, occupying a peninsula of the same name...
.
Production
Novy Svet sparkling wines are made by the traditional champagne method, hand riddled by one person and bottle fermented for three years. Each coupage is produced solely from each particular year’s harvest.History
Established by Prince L Golitzin in 1878 (often referenced in Russian Language as Prince Golitsyn). He acquired the area known as Novy Svet on the southern coast of Crimea], on the same latitude as Southern France and so the climate was perfect for growing the highest quality organic grapes. After building 3 km of cellars and planting the ChardonnayChardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine. It is originated from the Burgundy wine region of eastern France but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand...
, Riesling
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally...
, Pinot Meunier
Pinot meunier
Pinot Meunier, , also known as Meunier or Black Riesling, is a variety of black wine grape most noted for being one of the three main grapes used in the production of champagne...
and Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is a black wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines created predominantly from Pinot noir grapes...
vines, he spent ten years refining his creation with the traditional method of bottle fermenting for three years at a constant temperature of 15C.
In 1896, his Sparkling wines were served at the coronation of the last Tsar, Nicholas II. That same year, Prince Golitsyn used the right to display the family Coat of Arms on his Wines. His creation finally became famous to the world when it won a Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
External links
- L.S. Golitsyn Champagne Museum in Novy Svet — The Museum and Tasting hall of Sparkling Wine (a la Champagne) Plant 'Novy Svet' (founded by L.S. Golitsyn), in the house, where Golitsyn (Golitsin) lived.