Ep 66Have you tried a Ukrainian wine? Yes Ukraine, as in the country of Ukraine, makes wine!While Ukrainian wine isn’t in the mainstream wine world yet, they have been making wine for a very long time.In today’s episode we will dive into the history of Ukrainian wine that dates back to the 8th Century BC. Despite numerous political and historical challenges and the devastating effects of the ongoing war, Ukrainian winemaking has seen an incredible revival since the recent Russian invasion.I’ll dive into the unique geographical aspects of Ukraine’s wine regions and highlight the diverse grape varieties grown in the Ukraine, including indigenous ones like Odessa Black and Telti Kuruk and so much more.So, if you are ready to broaden your wine knowledge with a region that’s making waves despite incredible challenges, and whose wines are a true testament to resilience and passion - press play and listen in!Resources:Maps:DecanterVyno UkrainyWhere to buy Ukrainian wineBottlerocket (order online in USA) https://bottlerocket.com/pages/corkandfizzArtwine (various locations across the USA) https://www.artwine.com/where-to-buyUS Importer - Vyno UkrainyWines from Ukraine (order online in EU) https://winesfromukraine.com/Sherbrooke Liquor (Edmonton, Canada) https://shop.sherbrookeliquor.com/collections/wines/ukraineEpisode Highlights:History of winemaking in UkraineImpact of war on Ukrainian winemakingGeography of Ukraine wine regionsGrape varieties in UkraineRed wines in Ukraine - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinto Noir, SaperaviWhite wines in Ukraine- Aligoté, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Traminer, Rkatsiteli4 indigenous grape varieties in UkraineOdessa Black, Telti Kuruk, Sukholimansky White, Citron MagarachaWhere to buy Ukrainian wineWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected]

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