White Wine

Buying Armenian wines

Central to the history of Armenian wines and the country is Mount Ararat, where, according to the Bible, Noah and his Ark were stuck after the flood. Since ancient times, the most beautiful vines of Armenia have been found here, growing on the fertile mountain on the border with Turkey and Armenia. Armenian wines can be recognized by a robust, but also pungent aftertaste. Depending on the type of wine, of course. Its specific flavor is due to the fertile soil, which consists of the volcanic rock and pumice of Mount Ararat (an ancient volcano). This soil is very fertile and contains many minerals, making it the perfect breeding ground for making Armenian wines.

Wineries Armenian wines

In Armenia there are several wineries that produce Armenian wines in a traditional or modern way. Drinkrituals is proud to work with these different producers and products. Below we list a number of leading wineries and makers of Armenian wines for you:

• Gevorkian Winery: Relatively young and founded in 2006, this winery is already a progressive winery. With new techniques, combined with the approximately 300 sunny days that Armenia has a year, wine is produced from grapes, berries and other fruits.
• Trinity Canyon Vineyard: The Trinity Canyon Vineyard started growing real Armenian vines in 2009. A good, high elevation and the presence of volcanic gravel and sand tides influence the rich taste of the wines of this winery.
• Voskevaz Winery: High-quality wines made in a traditional way: that is what Voskevaz Winery in the Aragatstotn region has stood for since 1932. The production process has since been modernized, but jugs and wooden barrels are still used to store and mature some wines.
• Zorah Wines: A prestigious winegrower who started growing vines in 2003. Owner Zorik Gharibian wanted to reach the top segment of the market with his Armenian wines. And he has more than succeeded with his collection of top wines.

Armenian wines are made from the classic grape varieties such as merlot or chardonnay as well as from indigenous grape varieties. Original Armenian grape varieties are the areni noir, khindogni, charents, the kakhet and the hagtanak. In addition to various Armenian wines, Armenia is also known as a producer of a large number of types of brandy also called brandy in English. You will also find these delicious spirits in the Drinkrituals range.

Taste the culture

Despite the fact that Armenia as a wine country is many centuries old, the wine culture in Western Europe has been forgotten for a while. It is therefore high time to let the Armenian wines shine again. In our wines you will taste the age-old traditions and wine culture of this special country! In 2011, archaeologists found the world’s oldest forms of wine production in the caves of the town of Areni. It is estimated that this first “winery” was as early as 4000 BC. was active. Although the Soviet Union had a great influence on Armenia as a country in the 20th century, Armenian wine production was enjoying its heyday. Especially between 1940 and 1980 production increased enormously. After this, the wines from the country fell into obscurity a bit. Meanwhile, the wines of this country from the Caucasus are on the rise and are recognized and recognized all over the world by vinologists, but especially wine lovers.

Let us surprise you

Tasting and choosing a good wine is a personal process that requires some help. That is why we at Drinkrituals are happy to give you tips about the wines and grape varieties. We are also happy to tell you more about other drinks from our range such as brandy or different mix boxes. We are happy to help you choose your new, favorite wines or other types of drinks from the Caucasus. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or want to know more about a certain grape variety or type of wine or wine country.