Description
Wine House
Voskevaz Winery is located in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia, in the village of Voskevaz, which translates to “golden bunch” in Armenian. The soil preserves the cultural layers of the ancient Armenian civilization. Just a few kilometers from the vineyard, on the edge of the picturesque Kasakh River gorge, lie the remains of the church “Badali Jam,” built between the 5th and 7th centuries. In this vicinity, parts of karases were discovered—Armenian clay amphorae buried in the ground and used for aging wine. Established in 1932, Voskevaz Winery, despite modern innovations, has carefully preserved many of its authentic elements, including the buildings. This vineyard not only reflects advancements in winemaking but also the rich history and traditions of Armenian wine production. It is a place where the past seamlessly blends with the present, and where every drop of wine is infused with the heritage of this historical region.
Today, numerous construction activities are underway on the vineyard premises with the aim of creating a new, unique tourist complex. The vineyard’s revival began in 2004. Currently, Voskevaz produces wine using both modern viticulture technology and traditional ancient karases made in the 19th century. Karas, a traditional vessel for the fermentation and maturation of wine, has been used in the territory of Armenia since ancient times. The earliest karases were found in the remains of the world’s oldest known winery (approximately 6,100 years old) in the caves of Areni, as well as in the partially preserved karas wine cellar in the ruins of the Urartian fortress of Teishebaini.