These world-class vintages begin life in vineyards seated in the shadows of sacred Mount Ararat, heirs of a 6,200- year winemaking legacy in the Armavir region that has long made the most of this volcanic terroir’s DNA. Raise a toast and celebrate life the Armenian way, with singing, dancing and merry making.
Origin / Ararat Valley, Armavir Region - Armenia.
Grape varieties / Areni.
Soil / Volcanic. Lightly eroded clay formed by basalt, high levels of carbonate and limestone, volcanic tuff and alluvial stones.
Climate / Continental, cold semi-arid with warm summers and dry cold winters. Annual precipitation level is around 305 mm.
Vinification / Manual harvest followed by selection table. Temperature controlled maceration. Fermentation is carried out at 26-28°C. for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks.