Russian Sparklers Rise Amid Sanctions
Update: 2026-01-03
Description
Russian winemakers, like Nikolaev and Sons, are thriving amid sanctions, crafting sparkling wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes using the traditional method. Their climate and patriotic buying trends are driving huge growth, with domestic wines now claiming nearly two-thirds of the market. Despite a slight preference for German Riesling in a blind tasting, Russian sparklers are poised to become serious contenders on the global stage.
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
