The cradle of wine civilization, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating to 6100 BCE (Areni-1 cave). Armenia's Ararat Valley and Vayots Dzor produce wines from the world's oldest winemaking traditions — Areni Noir, Kangun, and other ancient varieties grown on volcanic basalt and limestone at 900-1800m altitude.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding vintage; Areni Noir from the ancient Vayots Dzor slopes showed extraordinary transparency and mineral depth. |
| 2021 | — | Elegant high-altitude vintage; volcanic basalt soils delivered wines of haunting aromatic precision. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Zorah Karasi and Van Ardi Areni attracted international critical acclaim. |
| 2019 | — | Landmark vintage for Armenian wine; international sommeliers discovered Areni Noir for the first time. |
| 2018 | — | Solid vintage; the ancient vine material produced wines of distinctive character at all quality levels. |