They Smoke

2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29

They smoke is an old Bulgarian grape variety from which wine is produced. Apart from our country, it is also known to the vine growers in our neighboring Greece, Turkey, Serbia, Macedonia and Romania. It is also found in Russia. In our country most vines of the variety grow in Shumen and Stara Zagora. It is also found on the Black Sea coast and in the area around Euxinograd.

Generally smoke is distributed mainly in the eastern and southern parts of the country. Among the Bulgarians it is also known by the names damyat (in Sliven region) and semendra (in Ruse region). In our western neighbors, Serbia and Macedonia call it Smederevka. In Romania it is called semendra, in Turkey - dertonia, and in Russia - galan.

The sheet at smoke is of medium size. It is rounded, not too cut, pentagonal and covered with moss. The petiole is curled upwards. The handle is characterized by medium length and light fluff. At the beginning the leaves are green, but with the onset of autumn they turn yellow. The color of the smoke is bisexual. The bunch is of medium size and cone shape, semi-compact, with a medium-long stalk.

It is relatively thick and woody at first. The grain in this variety is rather large. It is colored greenish or yellow and is round. The flesh is watery, with a fresh and tasty texture. According to some, it has a taste reminiscent of vanilla. The meat is covered with a thin skin. From the fruit of the smoke are obtained white table wines, which are dry and harmonious. It is also used to produce high-quality cognac distillate material. It can be used together with other varieties or alone.

Growing smoke

They smoke develops successfully mainly on steep terrain where the soils are calcareous. Prefers moderate temperatures. If it grows under favorable conditions, it has strong growth and high yield. The main problem with it comes from the fact that it ripens late - at the end of September, and if the autumn is rainy, the crop is destroyed by gray rot. The other negative feature of the variety is that it is not particularly cold-resistant.

Otherwise, he still manages to recover. This variety is also sensitive to drought. According to the experts, it tolerates well all the rootstocks known among the Bulgarian vine growers. If grown under favorable conditions, it does not require any special care, so it can be managed with ordinary agricultural techniques.

History of smoke

It is said that this grape variety has been growing in the Bulgarian lands for many centuries. An old legend connects him with a young man who showed unprecedented courage for his age. The legend tells how a young man of gigantic size was overwhelmed by thirst. Then he wet his lips with wine from a hitherto unknown grape variety. After drinking the elixir, he had to fight a bloodthirsty lion.

The hero shot down the predator area near Veliki Preslav. The people who witnessed what happened were very surprised by the heroism of the young man. They explained the boy's influx of strength by drinking the wine. After this incident they named the vine and the wine from the grapes They smokebecause that's what the young man was called.

Characteristics of smoke

As already mentioned, from smoke dry white and aromatic wines with good acidic structure are produced. They are characterized by a rich golden color that can not be forgotten. Peach notes are perceptible when smelling. At the same time there is an unobtrusive feeling of indrishe, acacia and linden. Some manufacturers allow themselves to enrich the aroma of the drink with various herbs. Thanks to them, a profile of the wine is formed and it acquires density. Smoke is pleasant to eat because it is light and fresh at the same time.

Serving the smoke

When serving smoke some peculiarities must be taken into account. To best feel the characteristics of the wine, you must serve it chilled. Aim for its temperature to be around 14 degrees. Be sure to choose the right cup. Stop at the universal glass of white wine with a chair.

If you do not have such a glass, it would be advantageous to buy, as it is suitable for both older wines and those that are younger. You will recognize it by the fact that it is slightly widened at the bottom and narrowed at the top. Thanks to the shape of the cup, you can feel the sour notes first, and then the sweet ones. When pouring wine, you can fill the container to half or even less. Thanks to the structure of the glass, its qualities are felt, even if it is in small quantities.

When we consume smoke, it is also important how we will combine it with the food so that it does not remain in the background. As a rule, simple dishes are selected that do not contain strong spices with a rich aroma and taste. You can opt for white fish dishes or some seafood delicacies.

If you are not a fan of seafood, then we recommend that you choose light poultry specialties such as turkey skewers or steaks, roasted quail or fresh chicken salad. You can also combine smoke with different types of cheese.

Soft, white cheeses are a good option. If you are looking for appetizers that are even lighter, you can consume the wine even with fruit. You will certainly not go wrong if you stop at those that are typical of our latitudes, and you can eat exotic citrus.