Varietal red wine “Cabernet Sauvignon” is made under control of the Department of kashrut of Rabbinat of Saint Louis (USA), OV, it has the status of Kosher Le Meadrin, Lo  Mevushal (meets the most strictest laws of kashrut, not pasteurized). This wine is made from the selected grapes grown on own vineyards of “KVINT”. It features pleasant astringency and harmonious acidity. Its bouquet is complex with aroma of nightshade berries enriched with hints of morocco leather.

On the 21^st of August, 2014, a divins-tasting master-class was held at the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery “KVINT”. The specialists of our winery told the guests the history of such a product as divin; explained that the name “divin” applies to beverages made in Moldova, while the word “cognac” is patented by French manufacturers. Visitors of the event were told how to detect fake divin and choose the right one, how it should be served, what could be the best pairing food and even how to drink divins – to get maximal aestetic pleasure. In the course of the tasting guests were taught to distinguish subtle shades of aroma and nuances of taste of KVINT divins aged from 3 to 20 years.

From the 30^th of June to the 6^th of July the International contest of wines and spirits “Yalta. Golden Gryffin-2014” was held in the National Institute for Vine and Wine “Magarach” in Crimea. The contest included participants from wine-making enterprises of European and Asian countries – about fifty companies presented over 200 samples of their products to the board – still grape and fruit wines, sparkling wines, cognac, brandy and other strong beverages. The beverages of the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery “KVINT” have been awarded with gold medals. Ordinary dry white wine “Sauvignon” (vintage 2013) surprised the jury panel with a well-pronounced aroma with bright hints of cassis and passion fruit, enriched by notes of ripe gooseberry and piquant nuances of bell pepper. The highest evaluation and a gold medal was given by experts to the vintage dry red wine “Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot” of Grand Reserve category (aged in oak barriques for 3 years) made by blending process from grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (vintage 2011), grown on specially allocated terroirs of our winery.

On the 23^rd of July 2014 the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced the winners of its 2014 spirits competition held in London (UK). It is the 45^th time the annual competition was conducted. This event gives the perfect opportunity for producers to show their best alcoholic drinks. Brandy and cognac, whisky, vodka, gin and wines from around the world were rigorously judged at the blind tasting. The jury panel comprised the world’s leading drinks experts. The Tiraspol Winery & Distillery presented for tasting divins “KVINT” 8 y.o. and “KVINT” 20 y.o., which according to the results of the competition were awarded with silver medals.

On the 11^th of June, 2014, a master-class dedicated to wine and winemaking was held at the Tiraspol Winery & Distillery “KVINT”. New trends in the world of winemaking, the technological peculiarities and the latest achievements of “KVINT” – these subjects were covered by the outstanding winemaker, oenologist and sommelier, partner of the Italian company “Enofly”, Mr. Pier Giorgio Berta, in front of the guests of our enterprise, the representatives of restaurant business, sommeliers and bartenders.
– “Enofly” company works with “KVINT” for 3 years, and our cooperation is growing from year to year, – said Mr. Berta in his speech. Many significant changes took place at “KVINT” during this period: the area of our vineyards increased, the company bought new top-grade equipment and introduced new technologies. All this helps to implement bold ideas of our talented winemakers. Consulting by the Italian specialists gives the possibility to introduce new technologies in a timely manner and to produce the drinks that keep abreast with the latest world trends. This is how we created light, aromatic and easy-drinking wines: a series of blended wines “Solaricco”, “Traminer” and “Traminer Rosé”. These and some other wines of “KVINT” Winery were offered for tasting, which was conducted with great skill and inspiration by the Italian oenologist.

The topmost wine of “KVINT” is an elite high-quality red GRAND RESERVE wine blended from European varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vintage 2011 grown on specially designated terroirs of “KVINT”. This wine stands out for the fruity and creamy hints in its aroma with pronounced nuances of morocco and wild violet. One cannot but admire its deep ruby color and soft velvety taste with pleasant longevity. The delicate and sophisticated bouquet of this noble wine was formed by a 3-year-old maturing in oak barriques.

Aligote Millésime 2013 was made from the selected grapes of the classical variety Aligote grown on scenic stony hills in the northern part of Kamenka vineyards of “KVINT”. Unique combination of soil and climatic conditions, very sunny summer in 2013, using of special fermentation process in oak barriques, application of the French method of maturation on fine lees, the so-called “sur lie”, the rich experience of local wine-makers, – all these factors contributed to the creation of this exclusive wine. “Aligote” vintage 2013 is a bright, exquisite wine possessing nice light-golden color, with a huge range of aromatic nuances: delicate shades of white flowers, exotic fruit and meadow herbs. This wine features the surprisingly full and piquant taste.