About this product
Armenia's most important wine — a bridge between the world's oldest winemaking culture and the 21st-century natural wine movement. Old-vine Areni Noir from 1,400m altitude; fermented in traditional clay karas (Armenian-origin of the qvevri concept), then aged in French barriques. Vibrant ruby-red; fresh cherry, pomegranate, dried herbs, and a distinctive volcanic mineral spine. Remarkably fresh for its depth.
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The wine's pomegranate and dried herb character is the natural companion to Armenian-style lamb kofta; pomegranate molasses bridges the wine's fruit intensity.
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Areni's volcanic mineral freshness and herbal character complements the smoky aubergine's depth; the walnut echoes the wine's own earthy complexity.
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The wine's bright acidity and red fruit purity cuts through the richness of spiced chickpeas; saffron's floral note harmonises with Areni's distinctive perfume.
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