At the dawn of mankind, when he had to constantly defend themselves from predators and stranger, but take refuge in a cave near the fire, contenting himself with simple foods and hot pitiem, nobody would believe that is subsequently invented a drink, not so much to keep warm, how much for the amusement of the soul , and eventually it will become available to all segments of society, and without him was not cost any celebration.
Sparkling wine made a dizzy career, and enjoys an excellent reputation.
Once in the XVII century exploded barrel.
But it was no gunpowder, because it was in the basement of the winery ...
Winemakers who gathered could not understand what was happening, because the barrel was just the perfect wine.
- The whole point of fermentation! - Exclaimed one of the workers, carefully examining the causes of sudden explosion.
But the church has a different opinion:
- Devilry! Devil's wine! - Hissed the Church Fathers, suspiciously examining each barrel, and wondering: I do not sell if these winemakers their souls to the demons of the secret of making a better drinking?
But one day ...
- Found!
This cry belonged to Benedictine monks, whose name was Pierre Perignon house.
He had a reputation as a connoisseur and a great producer of wine in his Abbey of Ovilla, and therefore did not see in all this useless hype malicious devils finger.
He was first added to the still wine sugar with yeast and kept the mixture in a thick-walled bottles.
By blending the different grape varieties, and devising clog bottle cork stoppers instead of greasy and wood, Dom Perignon has accused a start in life, but also to perpetuate its name, making his mark.
And he came up with narrow glasses, so that the first tasters are able to fully enjoy the taste and playing magic bubbles.
Now sparkling wine splashing into glasses dignitaries and royalty, it cheered the hearts Musketeers ...
Nicola Ryuinar appreciated the method of production, and because in 1729 he founded the brand Ruinart, making it a prestigious and favorite so far.
And in 1722 Philippe Clicquot founded the house of sparkling wines. He brought good income, because by this time the elite have got involved in exquisite wine, and Philippe Clicquot knew his business!
When his beloved son married Nicole Barbe Clicquot-Ponsard, certainly no one anticipated what a great acquisition he did, because after the death of her father-in-law took the entrepreneurial matters into their own hands, and very soon house the widow Clicquot Champagne earned him great fame and praises so far, but this brand is in the world worthy of high prices and the honor to be represented at the table of presidents and kings!
Crafty business-woman of the past years has opened the way to make wine transparent, which bottles were stored upside down to remove sediment and then with the cork.
That is the widow Clicquot has brought its products to Russia, and champagne were sealed in Pushkin's poem - the poet knew a lot about wine!
And the hussars fell in love with champagne for the same recklessness and gaiety, what were they?
Champagne - the wine grown in the Champagne. The rest - a sparkling wine. Knowledge in this area have expanded and expanded ...
In 1743, Claude Moët founded his company in the Champagne, and now watered the "cream of society." A few years later the family business flourished already in the grip of the hands-in-law Claude, Pierre Gabriel Shandon, hence the name of the famous brands - Moet & Chandon.
A resident of the Italian area of Asti, Giovanni Battista Croce invented a method for wine incomplete fermentation, which was the hallmark of the brand.
In 1878, winemaker Enrico Serafino presented to the tasters Asti Mondoro in the emerald bottle and won! His wine is still adorns an exquisite tables!
Then the champagne came to the table only for all sections of society, although it was considered the most expensive.
In Italy - Sparkling Wine Spumante "in Spanish -" cava "...
The people are called:
"Let's celebrate!"
