This bright ruby red wine has complex aromas of red fruits and light spices, with a powerful, well-structured palate. While the prevalence and popularity of Armenian winemaking has evolved over the centuries, the wild vine Vitis vinifera silvestris (an ancestor of today’s Vitis vinifera wine-producing species) has been growing here for over a million years. Areni Noir est principalement répandu dans la partie ouest de la région de Vayotz Dzor, le long de la rive du fleuve Arpa. Karasi is a tribute to the 6,100 year wine tradition of Armenia and to its Areni Noir grape, which has created the authentic spirit of this wine. Chicago, USA: (NY) [See more], Lead time of 2-7 days.Free delivery in Ithaca.Standard delivery 1 week The Areni Noir sourced for Zorah was rediscovered from ancient vines from the abandoned vineyards of a XIII century monastic complex. The palate reflects the nose with hints of red fruits interwoven with an earthy savouriness and dried herbs. 2017 was an unusual year with winter temperatures reaching record lows, down to -18°C. Areni Noir is a dark-skinned grape variety used to make full-bodied red wines in the Transcaucasus (notably in Turkey and Armenia), the birthplace of viticulture. Most of the country’s wines come from the regions of Armavir, Ararat and Vayots Dzor. Free shipping on any 6 bottles.Standard delivery 1 weekNo minimum order. Extremely resistant to disease and with a very thick skin Areni Noir has developed the unique capacity to adapt perfectly to the extreme climate of Vayotz Dzor, its natural habitat. 6000 years of history in every bottle. Though Armenia lays claim to hundreds of indigenous varieties, it uses only about 30 for the majority of its wine production, three quarters of which is white. 2017 was an unusual year with winter temperatures reaching record lows, down to -18°C. [See more], Ships to most US states.Spirits offers are only available for pick up or local delivery.Standard delivery 1 week A marvelous idea began to take shape and never one to follow tradition, Zorik changed his mind about buying a vineyard in Tuscany in favour of returning to his ancestral roots in Armenia. Code NEW2020, Want FREE shipping all year? Los Angeles, Yacoubian-Hobbs Dry Areni Rind 2015 750ml, ARMENIA, VAYOTS DZOR, USA: (NY) Areni Noir is a dark-skinned grape variety used to make full-bodied red wines in the Transcaucasus (notably in Turkey and Armenia), the birthplace of viticulture. Also, alert me about new products from this winery. [See more]. Armradio – The Times has listed the Armenian Zorah Karasi Areni Noir wine among the top 100 summer wines of 2020. Spirits shipped within FL only.Standard delivery 1 week New customers: $20 off $100+. The vineyards are situated in the small rural village of Rind, in the heart of Vayotz Dzor. It is well known for brandy production, and has a small but reviving wine industry, based on a wealth of indigenous grape varieties. *New customers only. Tarpon Springs, 2016 Yacoubian-Hobbs Dry Areni, Rind, Vayots Dzor, Armenia. The price has been stable over the past year. Internet Explorer is no longer supported. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, the micro oxygenation in the concrete being similar to that of the traditional clay amphorae ‘karas’ in which the wine is then aged for around twelve months. The phylloxera-free soils are rocky and rich in limestone, helping maintain moisture for the vines during the intense summer heat. His powerful vision, of creating unique wines of undiluted quality, has become an integral part of the wineries philosophy and with each new chapter of its story Zorah wishes to expose Armenia’s potential in creating wines which rival the best in the world. We use cookies to help us improve your experience on our website and to store your preferences. [See more], Spirits shipped in California onlyStandard delivery same dayNo minimum order. Ungrafted vines of Areni Noir are growing on the volcanic soils of Vayots Dzor. Washington, USA: (IL) “Six thousand years of winemaking tradition lie behind this quirky but utterly delicious Armenian red, made from areni noir grapes grown in vineyards overlooked by Mount Ararat,” award-winning wine and drink writer Jane MacQuitty writes. Healthy grapes were hand picked in mid-October. Spring was also cold and wet but summer brought hot, sunny days and cooler nights with little rainfall. Enjoy better browsing and increased security. A wonderful journey into the world of wine began many years ago when Zorah founder Zorik Gharibian visited Armenia for the very first time. The palate reflects the exotic nose with hints of soft red fruits, dried mountain herbs and wild earth. It took one phone call and a flight to Italy to share his vision with famed wine consultant Alberto Antonini. Alberto was intrigued to say the least but wanted to see this for himself. As part of the Transcaucasion region, which includes eastern Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia, Armenia is among the oldest of wine growing regions. © 2020 Wine-Searcher™ All rights reserved. In-stock and available for sale at the price shown. Please use a different browser like Edge, Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all that Wine.com has to offer. The ‘karas’ used are of varying sizes and can be seen in many homes in the village. Wine-Searcher is not responsible for omissions and inaccuracies. Upgrade to PRO to view all 38 results for the location you've chosen. Please note that calls may be recorded or monitored for training or quality purposes.