The delicate aroma of good wine cheers up, has a conversation, sets up in a positive way. This is not surprising, because bunches of grapes gathered the rays of the sun, birdsong and warm breath of the wind. Today, connoisseurs of true wines are ready to pay fabulous money for a bottle of the "drink of the gods." Collecting good wines among modern aristocrats and wealthy people is a sign of good taste. Wine, the price of which exceeds tens of thousands of dollars, becomes an exclusive exhibit in the collection of true gourmets.
French wines
France is a leader in wine production. The history of winemaking in this region dates back hundreds of years. They were taught, or rather, forced, the Gauls to grow the vine by the Romans back in the VI century BC In the 1st century BC e. they burned all the vineyards of Gaul, but the local population was so adapted to make an intoxicating drink that they revived the vineyards from the ashes. Today, French winemakers are A-class masters, whose products are equal to many global manufacturers.
The most expensive wine in France is made from a 1934 vintage in the province of Burgundy - DRC Romanee Conti. Connoisseurs purchase this wine, the price of which is almost $ 25,000 per bottle, solely to taste the rich bouquet of this drink. Many call the taste of it "sexy." By the way, the names of wines, as a rule, come from the grape variety and the region in which it is grown.
Montrachet Domaine de la Romanee Conti - dry red wine, another pearl of Burgundy. One bottle of the 1978 crop is priced at $ 26,000.
The Heval Blanc (Gray Horse), harvested in 1947, has a delicate aroma of chocolate, leather and coffee. The cost of one bottle is $ 34,000. This wine is considered in France the best decoration of the festive table.
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - French wine, which today is considered the best drink in France among connoisseurs and connoisseurs of good wines. The cost of the bottle is $ 114,000.
In 1787, Chateau Lafite wine was produced. It is no longer possible to drink it, and nevertheless at auctions they give $ 160,000 for a bottle of this drink.
Harvest of 1907 in the province of Champagne gave mankind a divine drink - Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Champagne, worth $ 275,000 thousand, today it is the most expensive wine in the world.
Italian wines
Wines of sunny Italy are among the top 5 most popular products in the world. The climate of this country favors winemaking. The amount of wine consumed per person per year in Italy is 79 liters.
Bruno Giacosa Collina Rionda, Bruno Giacosa Falletto Riserva, Giacomo Conterno Monfortino - the most expensive wines in the province of Piedmont. The price for a bottle of such wine is more than 1000 euros. A bouquet of drinks in Italy is full of fruity notes, they feel spices and chocolate. Such a drink is made from the local Nebbiolo grape variety.
"Amarone" - wine made from raisins grapes, has a sweetish taste with bitter taste. The price for a bottle of such wine is about $ 300.
"Taurasi" - dry red wine, made from a variety of Greek grapes. The homeland of this drink is the province of Campan. This wine has a rich taste of skin and coffee, with a persistent aftertaste.
Spanish wines
The heady drinks of this state have their own, albeit small history. It is still too early for Spanish producers to compete with wine market old-timers, and yet many collectors of quality wines have noted an ever-growing demand for Spanish wines.
The most expensive wine in Spain is Pingus. Due to its limited quantity, this Spanish drink for 18 years of its “life” has become one of the most popular among connoisseurs. Wine, the price of which is about $ 900 per bottle, is extremely difficult to get, you need connections to replenish your collection with this masterpiece.
La Faraona - only sophisticated connoisseurs understand the true vintage taste of this drink. Only one barrel of such wine is produced per year, and this caused such a stir among connoisseurs. The drink has the classic taste of dry red wine, its price is about $ 500.
The most famous expensive wine in Spain is the "El Hermita" Priory. The delicate silky taste of this drink is mesmerizing, slightly noticeable notes of cherries, blackberries add their charm. The cost of the bottle is $ 300.
Chilean wines
In the new millennium, Chilean winemakers began to produce wines of excellent quality. In many countries of the world, Chilean wines are considered a drink for supermarkets, perhaps it is. But the skill of manufacturers is growing, and many eminent tasters advise to look collectors on the drinks of this country.
The most expensive wine in Chile is Vina von Siebenthal. Tatay de Cristobal 2007, produced in the valley of Aconcagua. The rich taste of this drink combines notes of skin, coffee, prunes, eucalyptus and mulberry. This complex aroma is felt in the aftertaste. The cost of this drink is $ 250 per bottle.
Altar Altar 2002 - one of the most recognizable Chilean wines, has an expressive taste, expressive, berry aroma, interwoven with men's notes of leather, coffee and tar.
Montes - made from Cabernet Sauvignon. This drink combines several grape varieties - Merlot, Petit Verd and Cabernet. It has a rich, persistent berry flavor with spices. The cost of this drink is $ 100.
Russian wines
Domestic winemakers have nothing to be proud of. The climate in Russia is not particularly suitable for growing grapes, however. Crimean Yalta, once part of the Russian Empire, was the best wine-growing region of the empire. It is not surprising that a bottle of "Sherry" in 1775 fell into the top 10 most expensive wines in the world. A bottle of such wine with an imperial seal today costs more than $ 40,000. But modern producers have nothing to boast of, although today Massandra is starting to revive again, perhaps soon Russian winemakers will present the world with another masterpiece.
Georgian wines
The wine-making history of this country is hundreds of years old. Surprisingly, the products of wine producers from Georgia were a stunning success in the Russian Empire. Today, Georgian wines are a recognized leader in the CIS countries. The European market is still closed to them.
The most expensive Georgian wine is "Usahelauri". This is a semi-sweet wine obtained from a grape variety of the same name. An interesting fact is that it is grapes, not sugar, that add sweetness to the wine of this variety. Spicy delicate aroma of strawberries, ruby color and velvety taste tones made this drink the most expensive from the collection of Georgian wines. The price for a bottle of such a drink is $ 100.
Another priceless ruby of Georgia is called Mukuzani wine. It has been produced since 1888, has a bright berry-nutmeg taste. This drink is made from Saperavi grape variety.
