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Moscow International Winery (MMVZ) commenced operation in 1971, and today it is one of Russia's largest producers and bottlers of wines, brandies and vodkas. The total area of MMVZ's production and auxiliary premises is around 100 thousand square metres. Its plant employs around 850 persons, and total production in 2006 amounted to 1.5 million dl (of which 1 million dl related to wine production). The plant takes particular pride in its wine cellar. This 'treasure trove' contains over 200 thousand bottles of rare wines and 20 thousand bottles of brandy. Some of these bottles date back to before the Second World War, when they were initially stored against bombings as national treasures.

The numerous prizes awarded to the plant at various international and Russian exhibitions and contests are testament to the quality of its products. The plant has been a recipient of several prestigious international prizes ('Gold Globe', 'Arch of Europe Star for Excellence and Quality') and a winner of the 'International Prize for Best Quality'. It has also been awarded the 'Golden Bunch' and 'Golden Label' prizes. In 1999 the plant's products were awarded 6 gold medals at the Gourmand-99 exhibition and gold and silver medals at the 'International Wine Contest' in St. Petersburg. In 2000 OAO MMVZ received 12 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medal at various international exhibitions. In 2003, the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Brewing, Non-alcoholic and Wine Production named OAO MMVZ as 'Best wine producer for 2003'. OAO MMVZ's products have also been awarded many other prizes and certificates.

The plant also holds a certificate confirming its status as 'Leader of the Russian Economy', as awarded to Russia's top enterprises.

In 2000 the plant sold 2,270 thousand decilitres of alcoholic beverages. Its product range is extremely varied, with around 60 types of wine, and core items including high-quality natural dry, semi-dry and semi-sweet wines, semi-sweet sparkling wines, and original wines, brandies and vodkas. 'Moscow International Winery' was initially conceived as a wine and brandy house, and today it is also one of the top five brandy producers by sales. The plant has received international acclaim for its outstanding successes in producing high-quality and competitive products, as well as for its role in the development of Russia's economy and its integration into the global system. MMVZ aims to satisfy varying consumer tastes through constant addition of new items to its product range.

'Arbatskoe' wine is the most famous brand produced by MMVZ, and has been a regular companion to several generations of Soviet and Russian citizens. Consumers have grown used to trusting this trademark for high quality and great taste. Arbatskoe wine has several times been a prize-winner in international and Russian contests and exhibitions. It has been awarded the following prizes: 'Gourmand-99' gold medal, Moscow 1999, 'Best Domestic Product', Class-II certificate, Moscow 1998, international contest silver medal, Bratislava 1989, international contest gold medal, Mikulov, Czechoslovakia, 1988. This wine even has its own entry in the Guinness Book of Records as longest-selling wine on the market – Arbatskoe was launched in 1976 and remains popular to this day.

'Arbatskoe' wine

• Semi-sweet table wine (white, red)
  Bottle/package sizes 0.25 l, 0.7 l, 'bag in box' 3 l.
  Alcohol content 10%
• Semi-sweet table wine (rose)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 10%
• Dry table wine (red)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 11%
• Dry table wine (white)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 10.5%

For lovers of 'Arbatskoe' wine, the enterprise also produces 'Arbatskoe Premium', produced from Argentinian wine materials. Its delicate aroma and inimitable soft taste, created by the combination of several grape varieties, gives this product its strength and charm, and its exquisite natural sweetness makes every last drop precious. 'Arbatskoe Premium' was launched in December 2005.

'Arbatskoe Premium' wine

• Sweet table wine (red)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 10.5%
• Sweet table wine (white)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 10%

'Ispoved Greshnitsy' ('Sinner's Confessional') wine has also several times been a winner at international and Russian contests and exhibitions, and will appeal to those who value a tender, soft taste with subtle aromas. It is produced from high-quality wine materials, with addition of grape juice containing natural sweetness allowing achievement of a sweet taste while preserving the natural properties of the grape varieties used. 'Ispoved Greshnitsy' is also an ideal wine for holidays and special occasions, for presents, and for any good times. And this wine comes with its own surprise! The girl on the label can be 'undressed' by using a coin to scratch away her golden dress!

'Ispoved Greshnitsy'

• Semi-sweet table wine (red, white)
  Bottle/package size 0.7 l, 'bag in box' 3 l.
  Alcohol content 9-11%

In early 2007 a new product was added to the company's wine range – 'Prima Nota' wine. 'Prima Nota' is Italian for 'leading' or 'prime' note' (the note forming the foundation of a melody and setting its tone). The new brand brings togethers all the best qualities of wine-making from all over the world. This combination of the classic taste of French wines, the delicacy of those from Italy, the strong aroma of Spanish creations, and the robustness of Chilean and Italian wines, with spicy undertones, can be enjoyed by wine-lovers as a companion to any dish.

Prima Nota

• Dry/semi-sweet table wine (red, white)
  Bottle size 0.75 l

Pride of place in the winery's product range goes to the red and white wines sold under the 'Svadebnoe' ('Wedding') trademark. There is even a special website devoted to these wines, as well as to everything else associated with weddings, at www.svadebnoe.ru, which contains large amounts of useful information for newlyweds. The plant's assortment contains high-quality dry white wines with unique and unforgettable tastes, produced using wine materials from Chile and Argentina. The plant's leading-edge production methods – special processing, microfiltration and sterile cold-bottling – allow it to create wines with expressive characteristics while preserving excellent taste and aroma qualities.

Cabernet

• Dry table wine (red)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 11%

Merlot

• Dry table wine (red)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 11%

Chardonnay

• Dry table wine (white)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 11%

Sauvignon

• Dry table wine (white)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 11%

Aligote

• Dry table wine (white)
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 11%

MMVZ's brandies have also been acclaimed by international and Russian contests and exhibitions for their high quality and great taste.

Ordinary brandies

• 3-star
  Bottle sizes 0.1 l, 0.25 l, 0.5 l.
  Alcohol content 40%
• 5-star
  Bottle sizes 0.1 l, 0.25 l, 0.5 l.
  Alcohol content 42%

Vintage brandies

• Kutuzov 4 years
  Bottle size 0.25 l, 0.5 l.
  Alcohol content 40%
• Kutuzov KV, 6 years
  Bottle size 0.5 l.
  Alcohol content 40%
• Kutuzov KVVK, 8 years
  Bottle size 0.5 l,
  Alcohol content 40%
• 'Arbatsky', 3 years
  Bottle size 0.25 l, 0.375 l, 0.5 l.
  Alcohol content 40%
• 'Arbatsky', 5 years
  Bottle size 0.25 l, 0.375 l, 0.5 l.
  Alcohol content 40%

The enterprise's product portfolio also contains such famous brandies as Kutuzov KS 10-year-old brandy and Kutuzov OS 20-year-old.
The unique taste and aroma of these brandies leave the consumer awash with unforgettable impressions.

'Kutuzov KS' brandy is a drink for successful, accomplished people. Its uncommon softness and harmoniousness is combined with a fine taste and rich aroma.

'Kutuzov KS' mature brandy, 10 years

• Matured brandy spirit with average age of at least 10 years.
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40%.

'Kutuzov OS' brandy has a complex, delicate aroma with distinctive tones of chocolate and vanilla and a rich, full, harmonious taste. Its unique qualities can only be fully appreciated by true connoisseurs.

'Kutuzov OS' extra-mature brandy, 20 years

• Matured brandy spirit with average age of at least 20 years.
  Bottle size 0.7 l
  Alcohol content 40%.

The external appearance of 'Kutuzov' brandies is set to change in spring 2007 – they will be given a new name, 'Kutuzov Speciale', and will be produced from high-quality French spirits according to traditional brandy-production techniques

'Kutuzov Speciale', 4 years

• Matured French brandy spirit with average age of at least 4 years.
  Bottle size 0.25 l, 0.5 l, 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40%.

'Kutuzov Speciale KV', 6 years

• Matured French brandy spirit with average age of at least 6 years.
  Bottle size 0.5 l, 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40%.

'Kutuzov Speciale KVVK', 8 years

• Matured French brandy spirit with average age of at least 8 years.
  Bottle size 0.5 l, 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40%.

'Kutuzov Speciale KS', 10 years

• Matured French brandy spirit with average age of at least 10 years.
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40%.

'Kutuzov Speciale OS', 20 years

• Matured French brandy spirit with average age of at least 20 years.
  Bottle size 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40%.

In addition, one of the enterprise's main business lines is vodka production. 'Arbatskaya Elite' vodka is one of the best-known vodka brands aimed at conoisseurs who demand the best. Made in Russia from specially prepared water and ethyl spirit. Has a soft taste and crystal clarity.

'Arbatskaya Elite' vodka

• Bottle size 0.25 l, 0.5 l, 0.75 l, 1.0 l.
  Alcohol content 40%

The launch of a new vodka, 'Assembleya' is planned for 2007. This vodka is envisaged by its creators as a new 'yardstick of taste' for vodkas, with a recipe based on a blend of the finest grain spirits produced in various regions of Russia. The spirit is a key element for any vodka, going a long way toward defining its sensory qualities and, most importantly, its chemical copmosition. Spirit quality is dependent on regional origins, grain type, and crop-specific factors. In order to produce this vodka, only the highest-quality spirits are selected and mixed together in predetermined proportions until a consistant taste is achieved, with the fine undertones typical of the various spirits used. Each batch is 'hand-made' (proportions are selected differently each time according to a special method).

'Assambleya' vodka

• Bottle size 0.25 l, 0.5 l, 0.7 l.
  Alcohol content 40.0%

OAO Moscow International Winery's quality-control system is certified for compliance with GOST R 9001-2001 (ISO 9001-2000) according to the GOST R and SGS systems.