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The magic of wine consists in its ability to preserve the memory of its place of birth. The terroir is the magic that surrounds a growing vine. The word «terroir» comes from the French word «terre», which means «land». However, it has a much broader sense. This comprehensive term is used by wine makers to describe a unique combination of soils, weather conditions and ecosystem of an area, including its local charm. Each of these factors has a particular effect on the taste and aroma of wine. The terroir of Abrau-Durso includes a unique soft climate, an authentic composition of soils and a special wind pattern of Caucasus foothills.

It is the wind that carries to the vineyards the aromas of the local nature, which are then reflected in the local wine style. The winds of Abrau-Durso valley situated in the foothills of Navagir Mountains create a mixture from many aromas: from dry herbs and steppe flowers to salty sea and fresh lake aromas.

Millions of years ago, the place of Abrau-Durso vineyards was taken by the ocean floor. Today, sea minerals give power to the vines. Limestone dominates in the soils of Abrau-Durso, which makes this place similar to the world’s best winemaking areas, such as Chablis, Champagne or Franciacorta. The presence of large stones also makes a difference: they heat during the day and then release the heat into the soil, thus creating favourable conditions for the grapes to grow and ripen. This soil is the vines’ home.

320 sunny days per year, the proximity of the Black Sea and green forests of the North Caucasus National Park create the perfect conditions for Abrau-Durso’s vineyards. Located amphitheatrically in between green hills, they get most of the sun. The proximity of the sea is especially important at night when the vines need some chilling for the grapes to ripen in the right way. All these things let the winemakers produce the best grapes every year.

The magic of wine consists in its ability to preserve the memory of its place of birth. The terroir is the magic that surrounds a growing vine. The word «terroir» comes from the French word «terre», which means «land». However, it has a much broader sense. This comprehensive term is used by wine makers to describe a unique combination of soils, weather conditions and ecosystem of an area, including its local charm. Each of these factors has a particular effect on the taste and aroma of wine. The terroir of Abrau-Durso includes a unique soft climate, an authentic composition of soils and a special wind pattern of Caucasus foothills.

It is the wind that carries to the vineyards the aromas of the local nature, which are then reflected in the local wine style. The winds of Abrau-Durso valley situated in the foothills of Navagir Mountains create a mixture from many aromas: from dry herbs and steppe flowers to salty sea and fresh lake aromas.

Millions of years ago, the place of Abrau-Durso vineyards was taken by the ocean floor. Today, sea minerals give power to the vines. Limestone dominates in the soils of Abrau-Durso, which makes this place similar to the world’s best winemaking areas, such as Chablis, Champagne or Franciacorta. The presence of large stones also makes a difference: they heat during the day and then release the heat into the soil, thus creating favourable conditions for the grapes to grow and ripen. This soil is the vines’ home.

320 sunny days per year, the proximity of the Black Sea and green forests of the North Caucasus National Park create the perfect conditions for Abrau-Durso’s vineyards. Located amphitheatrically in between green hills, they get most of the sun. The proximity of the sea is especially important at night when the vines need some chilling for the grapes to ripen in the right way. All these things let the winemakers produce the best grapes every year.