Abrau-Durso was founded in 1870 by the decree of the Russian Emperor Alexander II in a picturesque place in the south of Russia on the shores of Lake Abrau. At first, only still wines were made at Abrau-Durso, but 1896 saw the production the first sparkling wines, which subsequently made the wine house famous. Sparkling wine from Abrau-Durso cellars was the favourite drink of the Russian aristocracy; it was served to Russian emperors, later to secretaries-general, and is now served at gala receptions at the Kremlin.
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