Russia
There are three main wine-producing regions in Russia— the area along the Caspian Sea just north of Azerbaijan, which is known for its DESSERT WINES; the area south of the city of Krasnodar, along the Black Sea and somewhat inland; and the area surrounding the city of Rostov, north of the Black Sea on the Sea of Azov. The two latter regions make red, white, and SPARKLING WINES. Although most Russian wines are made from indigenous grape varieties like RKATSITELI, Black Tsimlyansky, Pletchistik, and Saperavi, some western European grapes are now being cultivated.
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1995 based on THE WINE LOVER'S COMPANION,
by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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