Krasnostop Zolotovsky is an indigenous Russian
grape variety
This list of grape varieties includes cultivated grapes, whether used for wine, or eating as a table grape, fresh or dried (raisin, Zante currant, currant, sultana (grape), sultana). For a complete list of all grape species, including those unimp ...
that is regarded as the local grape with the best potential for
red wine
Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties - (red grapes.) The color of the wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines. The juice fro ...
production.
The name 'Krasnostop' is derived from the Russian words ''Krasniy'' (, which means ''Red'') and ''Stopa'' (, which means ''Grape stalks''),
that describe the appearance of its stems. It gives wines that are typically rich in
tannins
Tannins (or tannoids) are a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules that bind to and precipitate proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. The term ''tannin'' is widely applied to any large po ...
, alcohol and acidity, with flavors reminiscent of dark plums, redcurrant and green pepper. Notable producers include
Vedernikov Winery and
Domaines Burnier, both of which produce a varietal wine from this rare grape.
See also
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Russian wine
Russian wine refers to wine made in Russia, at times also including the disputed region of Crimea. The vast majority of Russia's territory is unsuitable for grape growing, with most of the production concentrated in parts of Krasnodar Krai, Krasno ...
References
Red wine grape varieties
Russian wine
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