🍇 #OTD, August 24, 1845, Knyaz Lev Golitsyn, the legendary Russian winemaker and founder of Russian winemaking in the Crimea, was born.

🟣 Golitsyn created a famous estate in Novy Svet, where he built a castle house with towers, laid a picturesque road and walking trail, and arranged unique wine cellars.

🟣 Thanks to Golitsyn, the first Russian sparkling wines appeared, Crimean wines were recognized at international exhibitions, and winemaking in Russia reached a new level.

🟣 Today, a museum is open in Golitsyn's house, and tastings are held in its wine cellars.

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