How to Choose Wine for the New Year: Expert Tips from 18 Years of Experience.

According to ТСН: The New Year is approaching, and choosing quality alcohol for the festive table is a relevant task for many. In Odessa, there are specialists who know their wines – from their aromas to rare collectible bottles that are hard to find in ordinary stores.

What assortment do they offer?

"ARTWINE COMPANY" is a network of wine boutiques founded by Oleksii Bozhenko in 2019. Here you will find not only aesthetically pleasing shelves but also unique bottles that you won't find in supermarkets.

"For example, one of our cool stars is Faiveley – a producer from Burgundy that is truly special for the winemaking of this region..."

Burgundy is a true benchmark in the wine world, but the "ARTWINE" assortment also includes Italian wines and Ukrainian ones that do not concede to European ones.

"I would also recommend a Ukrainian producer, our partners, very nice people, Grande Vallee..."

How to choose sparkling wine

As the holidays approach, many think about which wine to choose to impress their guests. Among the options, sparkling wines, particularly Prosecco, become popular.

"The traditional drink for the New Year has always been some sparkling wines..."

When choosing, one should decide whether to go for something light and drinkable or something richer. Prosecco is a good choice for the festive mood.

"If you want a more complex, interesting, delicate wine..."

The choice of wine always remains personal. But recommendations from Oleksii, who has been working with alcohol for 18 years, can be helpful.

Where are the "ARTWINE COMPANY" stores located?

The "ARTWINE COMPANY" stores are located in Odessa, Kyiv, Lviv, and Zaporizhzhia. Here, you can find rare collectible bottles, some of which cost more than 190 thousand hryvnias. Such wines are usually purchased for collections.

"It can be some gift set, but in most cases, such wines go to collections..."

The company works with both private buyers and premium-class restaurants, offering assistance in compiling wine lists.

Which wine do store customers choose?

The "ARTWINE COMPANY" stores are always filled with visitors looking for their favorite wines or planning festive dinners.

"The most popular has long been Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, New Zealand Sauvignon..."

Despite seasonal changes in preferences, Prosecco remains a stable leader during the New Year holidays.

Business during the war and assistance from Raiffeisen Bank

Despite the difficulties, the company finds ways to adapt to new realities, particularly staff shortages and shelling.

"Let’s remember the beginning of 2020 – coronavirus, 2021 – coronavirus, 2022 – war..."

Oleksii Bozhenko emphasizes that the war is a significant challenge, but the company continues to develop thanks to its collaboration with Raiffeisen Bank.

"It's always been: let's try this way, let’s..."

With the bank's support, the company was able to purchase a new cargo van, which greatly eased logistics processes.

Successful cooperation with Raiffeisen Bank also covers financial services and overall business support.

When choosing quality wine, it is crucial to consider personal taste, while supporting business in tough times is an important responsibility. "ARTWINE COMPANY" continues its operations, not stopping and maintaining momentum even in the most challenging moments.