Ukrainian wine
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The wine industry of Ukraine is well-established with long traditions. Several brands of wine from Ukraine are exported to bordering countries, the European Union, and North America.
History
A wine culture existed in today's Ukraine. Wine cultivation is in the northern part of the country (around Kiev and Chernihiv), dating back to the 11th century. Since 2000 the production as well as the export of the wines increased rapidly.
Main vine-growing regions
- Carpathian Ruthenia
- Southern Ukraine: Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odessa Oblasts
Varietals
The main varietals are Aligoté, Muscat, Isabella, Traminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Rkatsiteli.
Sparkling wines
Production of sparkling wine like Sovetskoye Shampanskoye ('Soviet Champagne') is increasing. Most of the sparkling wine is produced around large cities like Kiev, Bakhmut, Lviv, Odessa and Kharkiv. Most of the production is based on Pinot blanc, Aligoté, Riesling and Feteasca.
Specialised trade fairs
- High Degree - International Specialised Exhibition of Strong Alcoholic drinks
- Wine & Winemaking Specialised Exhibition for Wine, Winemaking and Wine growing
Modern Wine Producers
- Odessa Classic Winery
- Inkerman
- Shabo
- Kolonist
- Wines Gulievs
See also
- Konstantin Frank, a notable Ukrainian-American viticulturist and winemaker, who was responsible for developing the thriving viticulture and wine industry of New York State, using his experience of growing the European Vitis vinifera varietals in the colder climate of Ukraine.
Notes
References
- Weinbau in der Ukraine: Stand und Perspektiven, Business Guide Deutschland Ukraine 2011, author: Wellem Bougie
- Der ukrainische Weinmarkt birgt ein enormes Wachstumspotential, UKRAINEaktuell 12-2010, author: Wellem Bougie
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