Russia’s wine regions to showcase themselves at EEF 2025

Landmark wineries of Krasnodar Territory will be presented as part of the thematic platform dedicated to the success of Russian winemaking.

The VinoGrad platform will once again become a centre of attraction for all participants of the Eastern Economic Forum, which will be held in Vladivostok on 3–6 September. The Eastern Economic Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

For all those interested in Russian winemaking VinoGrad will give an opportunity to get acquainted with the products of farms that are leaders in their regions.

Kuban-Vino is a leading Russian winemaking holding, whose vineyards are located on the Taman Peninsula and cover an area of 9,000 hectares. A favourable geographical location and suitable climatic conditions, state-of-the-art equipment, experienced specialists and winemakers – all this allows the company to create high-quality and recognizable wines that are characterized by stable quality and, at the same time, are available to the widest range of customers. The basis of the assortment is made up of wines from classic grape varieties with pronounced varietal characteristics, as well as assemblages based on them. The company’s extensive portfolio allows it to appeal to different tastes and target audiences.

In addition, the leading edge of Kuban winemaking will be represented by Estate Divnomorskoye and Krinitsa. The picturesque vineyards of the Divnomorskoye Estate are located on a plateau on the Black Sea coast in the immediate vicinity of Gelendzhik. Their rocky soil, consisting of marl and limestone, is ideal for production of premium wines: both classic European varieties and varieties of modern selection, such as Marselan and Rebo, are planted here. The winery, located right on the vineyards, has the latest equipment, which allows it to produce high-class wine, perfect for long aging. Besides, Estate Divnomorskoye is famous for its line of sparkling wines produced by the classical method.

The winery Krinitsa is also located not far from Gelendzhik, in the village of Krinitsa in the valley of the river Pshada, which flows into the Black Sea. The ideal terroir is complemented by the picturesque mountain Shakhan, which protects the vineyards from north-eastern winds. The head oenologist of the farm, Alexandre Muruzi, has experience of working in such farms as Domaine de Chevalier (Bordeaux, Pessac-Leognan) and Domaine Duseigneur (Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape). He actively experiments with varieties and ageing, endeavouring to find the best expression of the unique terroir.

In addition to the educational function, within the framework of the Eastern Economic Forum, the work of the VinoGrad platform is also aimed at attracting attention to the key event for the wine industry – the Russian Wine Forum, which will be held on 12–13 November 2025. The Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Association Federal Self-Regulatory Organization of Winegrowers and Winemakers of Russia and the Strategic Scientific Partner – Kurchatov Institute. The Forum will become a platform for discussing trends, technologies and prospects for the development of Russian winemaking.