Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 66

Ukrainian Wine 101

​Air Date: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

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Have 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. I’ll 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: Decanter, Vyno Ukrainy

Where to Buy Ukrainian wine

• Bottlerocket (order online in USA) https://bottlerocket.com/pages/corkandfizz
• Artwine (various locations across the USA) https://www.artwine.com/where-to-buy
• US Importer - Vyno Ukrainy
• Wines from Ukraine (order online in EU) https://winesfromukraine.com/
• Sherbrooke Liquor (Edmonton, Canada) https://shop.sherbrookeliquor.com/collections/wines/ukraine

Episode Highlights:

• Do they make wine in Ukraine?
• Do grapes grow in Ukraine?
• History of winemaking in Ukraine
• Impact of war on Ukrainian winemaking
• Geography of Ukraine wine regions
• Overview of wineries in Ukraine 
• Grape varieties in Ukraine
• Red wines in Ukraine - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinto Noir, Saperavi
• White wines in Ukraine- Aligoté, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Traminer, Rkatsiteli
• 4 indigenous grape varieties in Ukraine
• Odessa Black, Telti Kuruk, Sukholimansky White, Citron Magaracha
• Where to buy Ukrainian wine

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