Not always Russian alcohol is knownsolely due to negative reputation. Sometimes there are exceptions, which, fortunately, become a trend. It is the representative of such alcohol with potential and is the cognac "Monte Shoko", the reviews of which speak about the high quality and recipes characteristic of the best immigrants of the appellation of the province of Bordeaux. Alcohol of this brand belongs to the category of status, while its cost is conditionally available, which is advantageous for the drink on the background of competitors. However, the brand "Monte Shoko" offers the customer an excellent taste with a delicate vanilla and chocolate aftertaste, with the aroma of tobacco and oak.
Industrial base
The production of brandy "Monte Shoko" is set onenterprise "OST-Alco", the main base of which is located in the Moscow region. The manufacturer notes that the drink absorbed all the best from the French and Russian spheres of winemaking. So, for example, the recipe for brandy "Monte Shoko" 5 years old is made according to French technologies, but in accordance with Russian traditions, coupled with high strength and rich taste. Blend varieties also come from France, and the entire line is in line with the standards of the Armed Forces, IUCN and CW. Cognac is fully certified and admitted for sale on the world market. Features of packaging are also dictated by the influence of traditional trends in the segment of cognac production. The drink is supplied in 0.5 and 0.25 liter containers in the form of a flask.
Blending and external data
According to the reviews, the cognac "Monte Shoko" hasa rich amber color, which varies depending on the exposure and certification of the drink. So, for example, alcohol can be honey, wheat and even chocolate. The color of the liquid is monophonic, without overflow and sediment. The blend includes cognac spirits of different years of prescription, as well as sugar water and spices. The grape variety is selected depending on the features of the ruler, and the raw material is delivered directly from France. The aging of the alcohol takes place in barrels of stained oak for 4-6 years or more, in accordance with the norms and standards of IUCN. Thanks to this process, the drink acquires a subtle taste and aroma.
Taste palette and features of cognac flavor
The cognac "Monte Shoko" fully correspondsdeclared quality standards. The taste palette of alcohol is saturated with notes of wood, tobacco and a distinctive feature of the manufacturer - chocolate. Alcohol leaves a vanilla aftertaste, with a slightly noticeable emphasis on spices and fruits. The aroma is deep, saturated, with a fairly strong predominance of tobacco and flower motifs. Cognac is easy to drink, does not leave behind a strong alcohol aftertaste, great as the main drink of the evening. The drink will serve as a digestive, that is, a kind of afterword, which is served after the last change of dishes.
Varieties of the drink
The manufacturer delivers to the market as a youngalcohol, and exposure which reaches 6 or more years. To distinguish them among themselves is quite simple: a younger drink is supplied in transparent containers, whereas the old one is poured into matte, darkened bottles, the form remains invariable in the form of a jar. The producer of brandy "Monte Shoko" is supplied not only to the domestic market segment, but also to foreign buyers. Sommelier recognizes alcohol with the greatest restraint as a representative of the classical French school, the drink is often found in private collections.
Feeding and application in cooking
Most often the drink is served after a meal. According to reviews on the brandy "Monte Shoko", it is better to drink it without snacks or water in order to maximally reveal the aftertaste with an abundance of notes of vanilla and chocolate. As an accompaniment, such alcohol is served to meat dishes, but in this role, "Monte Shoko" is rare. The drink is widely distributed on the territory of Russia, as the production is located in the suburbs, where it is customary to serve on a table with a slice of lemon and chocolate.
Cost and position in the market
The cost of the most seasoned drinkis about 500-600 rubles per bottle, which is not typical for alcohol with high potential. At the same time, reviews about the brandy "Monte Shoko" indicate a high quality. The manufacturer notes that such a price is due to the peculiarities of the production line and the distillation of the product. The cognac "Monte Shoko", the photo of which is located above, is also often accused of deliberately copying the traditions of the French school of winemaking. To which the company is responsible for the agreement regarding such cooperation, signed between "OST-Alco" and the French partners.
How to distinguish the original from forgery
Cognac "Monte Shoko", as well as other vintage wines,is at risk of releasing surrogates and counterfeits to the market. You can distinguish the original according to the excise, color and aroma of the drink. In counterfeits, the color of alcohol is usually a few tones lighter or on the contrary excessively dark. The original has a bright, rich, but natural flavor, while the surrogate gives off chemical impurities. The manufacturer also warns consumers about the harm of consuming a surrogate.
According to reviews, the cognac "Monte Shoko" remainsone of the few vintage alcohol types that is available at a conventionally low price and is at the same time ready to offer a relatively rich taste without the prevalence of a frank taste of alcohol. Favor of fans provides the brand with a stable position in the segment. "OST-Alco" declares that it will continue to cooperate with the French partners in order to transfer the experience of our colleagues to Russian winemakers and further growth.
