🍷 Kagor
A dark sweet fortified wine used in church in Ukraine and Moldova.
Kagor is a dark, sweet fortified wine. In Ukraine and Moldova it is used in church rites. It usually has about 16 percent alcohol and about 160 grams of sugar per litre. The name comes from the French town of Cahors, where a dark wine called "black wine" has long been made. But today's Kagor in Ukraine and Moldova is a style of its own, not a copy of the wine from Cahors. The main grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, along with other dark varieties. For Kagor the must or crushed grapes are heated to draw more colour and tannin, then fermented, and the fermentation is stopped to leave sugar. The style is related to fortified wines and the dessert wines of Ukraine, as well as sacramental wine, which is wine used in church service. Kagor is dark cherry in colour, thick, with notes of dried fruit and spice. As a rule it is taken in small servings. A wine with this much alcohol cannot be called a light drink.
Links
- Part of
- 🍷 Fortified wine
- Where it is made
- 🗺️ Ukrainian wine, 🗺️ Moldovan wine
- Related to
- 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Similar and different
- 🍷 Black wine, 🍷 Sacramental wine, 🏷️ Ukrainian dessert wine category
Frequently asked questions
Where does the name "Kagor" come from?
From the French town of Cahors. But the Kagor of Ukraine and Moldova is a separate style.
How much alcohol and sugar does Kagor have?
Usually about 16 percent alcohol and about 160 g/l sugar.
What grape is Kagor made from?
Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and other dark varieties.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.