زندگی آرام و فرهنگ غذای آهسته به اسماعیل‌لی آذربایجان جذابیتی منحصربه‌فرد می‌بخشند

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زندگی آرام و فرهنگ غذای آهسته به اسماعیل‌لی آذربایجان جذابیتی منحصربه‌فرد می‌بخشند  ببینید اسماعیل‌لی آذربایجان چگونه در حال نوسازی و تحول است؛ ساکنان و صنعتگران جدید را می‌پذیرد و همچنان هویت روستایی اصیل خود را حفظ می‌کند.  با همکاری   لب بیشتر : http://parsi.euronews.com/2025/10/07/the-laid-back-lifestyle-and-slow-food-culture-give-ismailli-azerbaijan-a-unique-charm  مشترک شوید: یورونیوز به یازده زبان دیگر در دسترس شماست

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00:00In Europe, most of us live in urban areas where life moves fast. I came here to Ismaili to enjoy

00:10a slower pace and some of life's finer things. Good food and wine, gorgeous nature, and quiet.

00:17Join me on this weekend trip through Azerbaijan's countryside. We won't get anywhere fast,

00:22but I promise you'll enjoy the ride.

00:30Welcome to Ivanovka, home to what was once the last cocos in the Caucasus. Now

00:36labeled as an agro-park, Ivanovka remains a collective farm, where farmers share their

00:41crops and earnings. This village has a fascinating history, and a good place to

00:45learn about it is the Molokin Cultural Center.

00:50This remarkable collection of personal memorabilia tells the story of the

00:58Molokins, a Russian Christian minority whose religious views got them banished

01:03to the Caucasus. They founded Ivanovka in 1847, and the community still maintains its strong identity.

01:09In our museum, there are more than 2,000 exhibits. But it's still more and more. It's been

01:14more and more. Every time it's been filled with our old exhibits, which give us a look at how our ancestors lived,

01:26how they worked, and in this case, to leave a memory of the history of the village Ivanovka.

01:32But Ivanovka isn't living in the past. Its contemporary culture is very much alive,

01:38in this beautiful auditorium that hosts dance troupes and concerts, and the newly renovated

01:43Dimir Art House, where young artists from Baku come to create in an idyllic setting.

01:52New residents are settling in, opening guest houses and cafes for tourists,

01:57like the Ohio Inn & Cafe run by Hassan.

02:01So this is getting popular, this village getting popular. People come here, they love

02:07the quietness of this place. Nice food, organic foods.

02:13I've heard a lot about the quality of the local products in this region,

02:16so I'm off to meet a farmer to taste some of Ivanovka's famous honey.

02:22Andrei Antifev is a third-generation beekeeper in Ivanovka.

02:25His honey has won awards at international competitions.

02:29The secret is the wide variety of fragrant plants and flowers that his bees pollinate,

02:33made accessible by these giant portable beehives.

02:36He organizes tours and tastings for visitors.

02:39Here are two types of honey. This is May's honey and the beginning of the summer.

02:47They are different flavors, the smell is different and the color. Let's do a test.

02:52Yeah, I really like this one. It tastes different.

03:02Agro tourism is thriving in the East Miley region.

03:05In September, harvest time is one of the most exciting times to visit.

03:10I'm getting in on the fun at Shabiyant Winery, which invites visitors to help with the grape picking

03:14and stomping. It's a convivial moment that brings consumers and producers together.

03:20Now it's my turn. I've got my basket. I've got my clippers. I've got my boots. Let's pick some grapes.

03:25Shabiyant's grapes benefit from Shirvan Valley's unique microclimate and the volcanic nature of the soil.

03:33Italian winemaker Marco Catalani is the mastermind behind Shabiyant's unique philosophy.

03:37Marco gave me a peek at the production process. The grapes mature in stainless steel tanks

04:06and oak barrels, which give the wines a complex aroma and taste. I couldn't leave before enjoying

04:13the fruits of my labor, poolside at Shabiyant's guest house. We have our own grapes, 2,050 hectares,

04:21and six varieties. And we want to take off the local varieties such as Bayan Shara and Madrasa.

04:26Bayan Shara has a lot of the fruity, maracuja, citrus aromas, and vanilla. The second one is Madrasa.

04:33This wine is a deep intensity color, deep like a garden, deep ruby.

04:39Local dishes pair perfectly, highlighting delicious late summer produce from this mountainous region.

04:45There was even cheese made in Ivanovka. It feels like farm to table is just standard living out here.

04:50And it's been a delicious journey learning how to enjoy the slow life in Ismaili and Ivanovka.

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