GRAPE VARIETY
Areni Noir – the grapes come from small, historic vineyard parcels with very old vines cultivated over generations. The natural diversity of these ancient vineyards gives the wine its distinctive complexity and character.

REGION
The vineyards are located at around 1,600 metres above sea level in Vayotz Dzor. More than 100-year-old, ungrafted vines grow on volcanic, limestone-rich sedimentary soils in dry, unirrigated conditions.

VINIFICATION & AGEING
Fermentation takes place spontaneously with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled concrete tanks. The wine then matures for almost 24 months in traditional Armenian clay vessels (Karasi), with short periods in un-smoked oak barrels to soften and refine the tannins. A further 12 months of bottle ageing follows.

TASTING NOTES
Delicate aromas of red fruit with floral and subtle herbal notes. Concentrated yet refined on the palate, with fine, dry tannins, great depth and a long, elegant finish.