Wild grape vines have grown around the Caspian, Black and Azov seas for thousands of years. It is even claimed that the Black Sea area is the world's oldest wine region!
In recent years, Russian wine-making has seen a real renaissance. Old vineyards received substantial investments and underwent impressive renovations, while small boutique wineries are popping up all over Russia's southern regions like mushrooms after the rain. If heading south is not on the cards for you during this trip to Russia, you can imbibe the nectar of the Gods here in St. Petersburg.