The environment refers to wine and other specialty products that in its own way promises pleasure to the consumer. For example, the distillates can be detected in each and every family bar, but often, and not only them. This is brandy, grape brandy and spirits from Timkov (Grappa) and yeast distillates.

These vysokostatusnye drinks are included in the category of grape distillates. A significant role for them is playing at least a six-month storage, for the most part, in small oak barrels.

Brandy

The art of making brandy goes back to the time of Frederick Barbarossa, i.e. originates in the 1 2th century. At first they were made as “aquavit”, i.e. “living water”. But soon it was discovered useful stimulant properties.

Brandy is a distillate of wine. For his future taste important the choice of initial and subsequent six-month wine maturation in small oak barrels with a capacity of less than 1.000 L. during this time the distillate is matured, and the color and flavors of wood go into brandy, giving it a subtle, mild flavor, bouquet and Golden-brownish color. Brandy with special characteristics according to age and quality need to Mature not less than 1 2 months. Fine varieties of “brandy” even Mature a few years in barrels of a smaller size.

How to drink brandy?

Fans of brandy drink it mostly at room temperature (18°C), or warming the glass with your hands, but the professionals in a glass of good brandy not warm, so as not to disturb the drink to unfold in a natural pace. To drink brandy straight from the so-called cognac glass, because in this big-bellied glass is best manifested the finest volatile substances that determine the bouquet of the drink. It is important that the glass was not filled to the top edge and left the drink a sufficient space for disclosure of the bouquet. In addition, brandy is appreciated as “long lasting” drink and as an ingredient for cocktails.

Grappa

The distillate from Timkov (abbreviated German title “trester”; in Italy “Grappa”) is produced by distillation of Timkov left over from the grapes and fermented after the grape juice extraction (peel, grape seed, and perhaps the ridges of the grapes). Grappa is a strong, light, such as water, distillate with the minimum alcohol content is 37.5% vol. By storing in oak barrels the distillate from Timkov can purchase the shades from straw yellow to amber. Due to its useful effects as a digestif it is especially popular to facilitate the work of the stomach after a hearty meal.

Yeast alcohol

This drink is produced by distilling wine yeast, which in large quantities are formed during the first transfer (the separation of the young wine from the yeast). The distillate is stored and focuses on the fortress of the finished product is not below 38% vol. alcohol. Experts appreciate yeast alcohol because of his nice gentle nature.

Grape alcohol

This distillate is produced by alcoholic fermentation and distillation of whole grapes, or grape pomace. Distillate with a minimum alcohol content of 38% vol. differs in that it retains the flavor and taste of whole grape berries.

Wine vinegar

Wine vinegar is produced from wines which are special bacteria that form acetic acid. These bacteria can convert the alcohol of the wine into acetic acid. Then wine vinegar is further aged in wooden barrels, where it Matures and acquires color. Depending on the quality of the finished product vinegar can be stored in a barrel for several years, and then bottled and shipped for sale.

Grapeseed oil

The grape seed oil is pressed from the dried seeds of the grapes. It has color from Golden-yellow to olive and sweet taste. The oil is very valued for its high content of linoleic acid and due to an unusually high boiling point is perfect for roasting the most sophisticated dishes.