When the brandy bottle does not indicate what exactly it is made from, it means that the brandy is made on the basis of grape wine.
In its modern form, brandy began to spread from the 12th century. This alcoholic drink gained high popularity in the XIV century. Currently, brandy is produced in many countries around the world. There are three types of brandy in total. Traditional brandy is made from grape wine. Fermented grape juice is distilled, resulting in brandy. Usually, a bottle of such brandy does not indicate what it is made of.
The second type of brandy,
Fruit brandy
, made from any fruit or berries, except grapes. As a rule, fruit brandy is used
apples
,
cherry
,
blueberries
,
plums
,
peaches
,
raspberry
,
apricots
. The fruit brandy is transparent and served with ice.
The third type of brandy,
brandy from the squeeze
, made from stems, grape pulp and grape seeds. Georgian chacha, as well as Italian grappa or rakia, are also brandy in their essence.
All three types of brandy, in turn, are divided into many more varieties. So the classic grape brandy is cognac, armagnac,
sherry brandy
, Greek grape brandy, divine, American grape brandy. Fruit brandy is slivovitsa, calvados, borovichka, kirschwasser, framboise and others.
Brandy is the basis of many culinary recipes. They are preparing with him
meat dishes
,
poultry dishes
, various
baking
. Brandy is also added to
alcoholic cocktails
.
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