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Wine regions of Russia: Rostov

Rostov is a small wine region in terms of production but makes up for it in quality. It has a long history of winemaking, and it’s home to some of Russia’s best wines. I’ve written about this in the past (one of my most popular articles), and I thought you might like to see why. Here are some facts: The region is approximately 30 miles from the city center of Rostov-on-Don, an area known as the “Black Country” for its dark earth. The town itself is considered by many to be the birthplace of Russian winemaking culture, as it was… Read more