Georgian cognac "Askaneli"
The Askaneli Brothers company appeared in 1998. This year can be considered the second year of birth of the famous dynasty. Today, the Askaneli Brothers are among the three largest producers of elite alcohol in Georgia.
The climate in Kakheti is humid, subtropical, with warm, mild winters and mild summers - excellent soil for the cultivation of “cognac” grape varieties.
It is here that excellent grapes are cultivated for the birth of Askaneli cognac, which, according to experts, is largely due to this over the years acquires a special fullness and oiliness, develops an extremely solid and at the same time complex bouquet.
Today, the Askaneli Brothers company is the largest landowner in Kindzmarauli, an appellation in Georgia, which has the status of “Controlled Appellation of Origin”. The Askaneli Brothers company has more than 514 hectares of its own vineyards in the best wine-growing regions of Georgia, the historical wine-growing region - Alazani Valley, as well as in the territory of 5 appellations of “controlled origin”.
A harmonious combination of alcohols of different aging gives the taste of Askaneli cognacs a whole gamut of shades: oak wood, nuts, spices. The taste of Askaneli brandy is voluminous, full, consistently revealed from the first note. Experts from the first sip will feel that noble endurance, which distinguishes only first-class mature cognacs.
More mature Askaneli cognac, with a developed taste and aroma, it is recommended to use in its pure form after a feast. As a rule, before serving coffee or tea. You can’t feel the taste and bouquet of cognac if you drink it with food. Askaneli cognac 6, 8 years of aging, VS and VSOP goes well with good dark chocolate, as well as coffee and a cigar. First you drink coffee, then cognac and then smoke a cigar.
Askaneli cognac can also be used as an aperitif. With water, with ice, as well as mixing with other drinks. For this use, it is recommended to use ordinary cognac. Cognac is suitable for game dishes, good for changing meals, it is recommended to taste with desserts, dried or caramelized fruits.