Oh, this is champagne! A drink of royalty and aristocrats. Subtle and sparkling, slightly intoxicating the mind and awakening emotional senses. It is about him speech will be in this article!
Choosing champagne as a gift, at first glance, may seem like a simple matter, because champagne is sold in any store and is presented wide range... But this is only at first glance. If you delve into the topic of production, study the technology and the varietal component, then questions may arise about its choice. Thanks to a competent approach to choosing a gift, the result will not be long in coming. 13 tips from the sommelier will come in handy!

At the beginning of the article, I would like to say a few words about the fact that real great champagne is produced only on the unique chalk and limestone soils of the Champagne region. There are no similar soils anywhere in the world! It is this drink that can bear the proud name of champagne, and everything else is inherently sparkling wine.

Classics of the genre are the key to success, or, in short, about

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The main rule when buying champagne is to know the method of its production. A self-respecting manufacturer never breaks centuries-old traditions and classic technologies for the production of sparkling wine. Only method secondary fermentation in a bottle, with elements of manual labor of masters, called remuage and disgorgement, can serve as a 100% quality guarantor.

Real champagne is made only in the Champagne region. It was so many centuries ago, it is so and it will always be so. The famous champagne is very expensive! Look for the name on the label « a sparkling wine » and remember that the price of a good sparkling wine starts at 600 rubles.

Champagne should have a minimum residual sugar content and be brut, or at least dry. Blanc de Blanc is cool and means the white-on-white method, and Blanc de Noir talks about the method of making white champagne from red grapes with white flesh. Interesting, isn't it?

Note to the layman: No country in the world considers it permissible to write the word "champagne" on the label of its sparkling wine. The only exception is Russia.

Bubbles do not guarantee quality.

What shouldn't be gifted?

Choosing champagne as a gift, do not stop your eyes on the product located on the shelves at the so-called "eye level". Usually there is an economy segment product that is not suitable as a gift. Neither the shape of the bottle, nor the cork, nor the notorious bubbles in the drink serve as a guarantee of quality in this situation.

The donee will be able to buy it himself if he wishes. To the category of such " sparkling wines»Include factories RISP, MKShV (Moscow city) DZIV (Derbent), some factories of St. Petersburg, Krasnodar Territory other. The price of such drinks belongs to the budget category and does not exceed 200 rubles.

These sparkling wines undoubtedly can and should be consumed in a friendly company, during a wedding feast or a fun party. However, for a gift, they are too "weak" in their inner content, since they are not executed according to classical technology (method of secondary fermentation in a bottle), and the so-called acratophoric method (method of fermentation in a vat). It is unlikely that a bottle of such a drink will be able to please the hero of the occasion. But joy is the main goal of any gift.

Champagne or sparkling wine? Main similarities

and differences

The wines are divided into still and sparkling. This law cannot be argued with either. Champagne is nothing more than sparkling wine. It is important to consider production technologies here. In addition to classic sparkling wines, you can also find carbonated wines on store shelves. wine drinks... A striking example of such a drink is the beloved by many "Bosco" at a price from 250 to 300 rubles (country of origin - Lithuania, Russia, Italy).

Another example is the wonderful Lambrusco, which belongs to the category of pearl wines (the country of origin is Italy), the price varies from 250 to 800 rubles, depending on the manufacturer. Delicious and sweet, low-degree Lambrusco is liked by many young girls and women. But don't go for a low price - good Lambrusco can't be cheap!

Remember that neither Bosco nor Lambrusco are samples of sparkling wines and are produced using a completely different technology!

Read the label and counter-label carefully. Many manufacturers in the race for sales are cunning and write the following: labrusco, lambruusco. This is a so-called marketing ploy, it is not prosecuted. The main thing is to remember that this product has nothing to do with real Italian.

You can buy such wines in almost any store. It is likely that such a present is suitable for a visit or for a modest romantic date. It is better to refrain from presenting such drinks to the hero of the day or a high-ranking official, so as not to get into a delicate situation.

Russia and its age-old traditions

Let's be patriots of our Fatherland and start our ranking of champagne wines with russian manufacturer... Since pre-revolutionary times, Russian winemakers have tried to produce decent sparkling wines. Historical evidence of this is Prince Golitsyn, who is considered the founder and progenitor of the glorious Russian winemaking.

As a gift for a reasonable price, you can buy sparkling wine from a popular manufacturer Abrau Durso. You should pay attention to its exposure. It is she who determines the final price of the goods. Opt for vintage options in gift boxes. The price for 0.75 liters of goods is from 1,800 rubles. Do you think it's expensive? Really worth it!

Plant New World produces classic, aged sparkling wines produced in compliance with all the rules. The assortment line is widely represented in the Crimean winemakers' brand stores. Aging of wines - from 9 months to 3 years, which significantly affects the price. Champagne can vary in sugar content, white, pink and red. Only seasoned versions of the gift will be suitable as a gift. For such a gift you will have to pay from 1,000 to 2,500 rubles.

With the right approach, any customer can buy an excellent and high-quality "champagne" from TD "Fanagoria". For example, at a price of 500 rubles.

How much sugar should you put in?

The correct sparkling wine or, as we used to call it, champagne should be of the brut or dry category. Only the most fermented sugar allows you to enjoy true taste content. The presence of sugar suggests that it is possible to smooth out the imperfections, such "champagne" does not leave a harmonious aftertaste.

Brut or dry is an ideal aperitif, but sweet or semi-sweet are only for dessert.

When choosing a gift, you should still take into account the preferences of the hero of the occasion. If a person does not like acidity, then it is better to present him with sweeter versions of sparkling wines. The best present will be the well-known Italian sparkling wines produced in the small province of Asti, which is geographically located in the world famous Piedmont region. These sparkling wines are made from the famous Muscat grapes. Thanks to him, they are so tasty and rich. Look for the letters DOCG on the front and back labels. Their presence suggests that you are holding true, sweet, nutmeg gold from Piedmont.

The bestseller in this category is undoubtedly Italian sparkling wine. Mondoro Asti. Many will recognize him by original bottle, having a helical, spiral shape. Retail price for 0.75 liters - from 1,250 rubles. But don't confuse Asti with Mondoro Brut, as that's a completely different story.

Undoubtedly for the sweet tooth good gift will become « Asti Martini " and « Asti Cinzano». These drinks occupy the second and third places in the market for sales of sparkling sweet and semi-sweet wines, and are not much inferior in quality to their more expensive brother Mondoro. Their price on the shelf is approximately 850-900 rubles. There are often promotional discounts for such products. Sparkling wine is sold in shops within walking distance and is a product of mass demand.

France - Pretentious and expensive

Do you want to follow French fashion and be in trend, as modern youth say? Do you want to deliberately emphasize the importance of your gift and have a tidy sum of money? Then feel free to go to a wine boutique or look at the top shelves of reputable stores. Such sparkling wines are not sold in ordinary shops located in the courtyard and belonging to the economy class category (for example, the Magnit chain of stores).

We are talking about France and about its incomparable with any other champagne. The Champagne region is the best in the world and offers the buyer a selection of champagne from several categories. AOC category indicates that the wine is especially controlled by origin (literal translation: appellation original control). The other two categories have more high quality, they're called Grand Cru and Premier Cru , respectively read as great and first.

An unmistakable gift option can be "Widow Clicquot"and "Washes and Shandon ". These trading houses are included in the top five of the world's TOP brands. The price for 1 bottle of such champagne varies from 5,500 rubles and depends on the trade margin and the design option (for example, an iron tube is more expensive).

A great gift for gourmet gourmet will become a vintage champagne, which is made from the finest grapes harvested by hand in one calendar year. The luxurious quality dictates the high price of such a drink. It can reach more than 10 thousand rubles. and even 20 thousand rubles. for 0.75 liters.

Famous Dom Perignon the 2006 harvest is estimated at 18,000 rubles per bottle.

There are also quite rare exclusive names of sparkling wines. Stunning "Crystal" - the dream of any collector. The minimum price of such liquid gold starts at 22,000 rubles.

Italy - sparkling traditions

Sunny Italy is one of the leaders in the supply of sparkling wines to the world market and France's competitor. The aforementioned region of Asti gives the world sparkling wines with a high content natural sugar... To choose the category of dry and brut, the well-known is universally suitable Prosecco made from the grape variety of the same name. It has two quality categories - DOCand DOCG... Both categories indicate that the wine is especially controlled by origin, and the letter G indicates a higher quality assurance.

In addition to Prosecco, Italy is famous for other sparkling wines made from different varieties red and white grapes... They are not particularly popular among consumers and will most likely only be purchased by special order in an online store or in a specialized wine boutique. Decent quality contains it made in the Piedmont region from a fairly rare variety white grapes Nebbiolo. The price for 0.75 liters cannot be called budget - from 5 300 rubles.

Spain - quality in a glass

Every self-respecting country, one way or another, produces sparkling wines. Spain is known for its red tannin wines from the Rioja region. Not many customers know that one of the best examples of sparkling wines is Spanish Kava. It comes in white or pink and combines best traditions champagne. The cava is made using the traditional classical method and guarantees excellent quality at a reasonable price (compared to the Champagne region). Shelf price - from 700 rubles and more.

Sparkling wines of the New World

The countries of the New World include Chile, Australia, South Africa, Argentina. If we talk about Chile, then this country offers to russian market both white and rosé and red types of sparkling wines. Sweeter options can be found among others.

For a lovely lady's gift, you can choose "Fresita, gift box" sparkling pink, sweet, costing from 1,300 rubles for 0.75 liters.

For a drier option, opt for Conchay Toro, « Sunrise» Sparkling Brut. Its price is quite budgetary and amounts to 600-650 rubles, and you don't have to worry about the quality. Both options are presented in a gift box, which is very important for a gift.

Give high quality alcohol, and let the donee be delighted!

The best business souvenir for the New Year, March 8 or the company's birthday - champagne logo your firm. Give it to your colleagues - and a bottle of our signature wine will cheer them up at a corporate party or during a family feast. Present it to partners - and souvenir champagne will please them by instilling respect for you. Present it to your clients - and it will become an excellent advertising ploy in conquering a new audience.

In the midst of winter break, corporate alcohol presented to colleagues will help them remember which company they work for. Partners, however, opening a bottle champagne logo your company will remember you again and again with a kind word. Toasts to the prosperity of your business will flow like a river, because gift drinks always make you want to say as many pleasant words as possible about the company that gives such original gifts.

Souvenir wine - this is a win-win a gift, regardless of who you want to congratulate - the president of a friendly holding or his secretary. will be appropriate in any situation and will tell its happy owner not only about your rich imagination, but also about your excellent taste.

New YearMarch 8 and other "official" holidays are not the only reason to surprise and delight those around you with gift sparkling wine. Champagne is a versatile gift. Anniversaries of employees and new appointments - all the joyful events in the life of your company will become more fun with the clink of glasses. Exclusive design and branding on a bottle of gift champagne is a guarantee that your corporate souvenir will definitely be remembered!

Personalized champagne can be used as a fancy wedding souvenir. Champagne for a wedding is a very important detail of every celebration. For wedding orders, there are special conditions by minimum circulation.

Not the only kind of gift alcohol that our company can offer you! In addition to souvenir champagne, you can also order souvenir vodka with a logo, your branded cognac, whiskey with a corporate label, tequila, rum, and even beer with your own branding.

Please note that ADSWEETS offers souvenir drinks with branded labelsprinted not on self-adhesive, but on moisture-resistant label paper with a mandatory protective varnish coating. Unlike cheaper options, this label does not wrinkle and always retains a presentable appearance.

You can download the price list for corporate sparkling wine:

Please note: ADSWEETS will not only produce champagne logo according to your sketches, but also offer his ideas for the design of advertising alcohol. We can make for you a personalized packaging for a bottle, decorated in the style of the company, with the application of any inscriptions and drawings.

Possible types of branded packaging for souvenir champagne and other alcoholic beverages: cardboard and wooden tubes, plastic and paper bags, corrections, individual boxes, bags and much more.

• Do you want your gift drink to look more exclusive and solid? Specially for special cases - gift decoration wax seals with logo !

Branding of sparkling wines from Mastro Binelli

Founded in 1882, Binelli drinks are a unique synthesis of innovation, experience and tradition. Their labels can be decorated with your logo and corporate greetings! Sparkling "Mastro Binelli" are pleasant, bright, joyful with light bubbles, aromas of raspberries, strawberries, and cherries are very clearly visible in them. A bottle of red, white, pink semi-sweet or dry sparkling wine can be ordered in a gift tube and gift set with glasses.

Branding of sparkling wines from the Zolotaya Balka plant

Recent opening in the field of souvenir champagne. "Zolotaya Balka" is one of the oldest domestic factories for the production of sparkling wines. Laughing drinks from this manufacturer have rightfully earned a huge reputation for their high quality parameters and can now be decorated with your company logo at a very attractive price.

Tastes: brut white, semi-dry white, semi-sweet white, semi-sweet pink, semi-sweet red.

Attention! The company "ADSWEETS - Advertising Delights" does not produce and sell alcoholic beverages! We offer only services for souvenir label personalization! Alcoholic beverages are purchased by the customer independently or with our help in the retail network. Personalized alcoholic beverages not for sale.

The cost of this product does not include VAT!

Yes, such champagne as a gift will be pleasant to accept. The process is not complicated. The result is amazing. So, in a piggy bank. It doesn't take long to wait.

We decided to surprise our friends and loved ones for the new year and are in search of original gift? Then today's master class is just for you! Today we will show you how to create a Christmas tree-shaped case for a champagne bottle, and even with chocolates! Moreover, a comic "horoscope" can be attached to each candy. The unconditional apogee of the holiday can be the moment of removing the crown of the Christmas tree, under which there will be a cork from under the champagne.

To create an original gift for the New Year you will need:

Champagne bottle;

Chocolates - 500 g;

Paper cone;

Hot glue gun;
- double sided tape

Decor: star, beads, beads and bows (optional)

The process of creating a Christmas tree from a bottle of champagne:

Start by creating the cone you need to cover the neck of the champagne bottle. We will only glue the lower part of the decorated bottle with sweets, otherwise you will not be able to open it.

So, take a strip of double-sided tape and stick it along the entire height of the cone, starting from its top. Then start wrapping rain around the cone. Attach a sprocket to the top.

Candy can be used in any shape, however in this case they resemble bells.

Each candy must be glued to the bottle with hot glue in such a way that the candies are staggered. 34 candies were used to cover the bottle in this master class.

If you decide to resort to ideas with comic predictions, then before sticking candies, you need to hide a wish rolled into a triangle in the tail of each candy.

An original gift for the New Year is ready! Put on the tops and go! It can also be used to decorate the New Year's table.