This rich dry red is composed of 40% Areni and 60% Sireni grown in Armenia's Ararat Valley. These indigenous grape varietals were grown on volcanic soil: lightly eroded clay formed by basalt, high levels of carbonate and limestone, volcanic tuff and alluvial stones. The climate is continental: semi-arid with warm summers and dry cold winters. The grapes were manually harvested then fermented in karas, Armenia's traditional clay amphora, and aged in Armenian oak.
Cherries and red berries take the lead in the nose with excellent support from a touch of forest floor, herbals, spice and a hint of florals. Lovely! The red berries are primary on the palate with cherries again in the limelight as raspberries and a soupçon of pommegranate lead to touches of garrique, light brown spices and a bit of black pepper. The structure, broad tannins and easy acidity, make this a natural fit with heartier fall fare (stews, chilis and meat dishes) but it’s balanced and fruit-forward enough to enjoy solo.
Cherries and red berries take the lead in the nose with excellent support from a touch of forest floor, herbals, spice and a hint of florals. Lovely! The red berries are primary on the palate with cherries again in the limelight as raspberries and a soupçon of pommegranate lead to touches of garrique, light brown spices and a bit of black pepper. The structure, broad tannins and easy acidity, make this a natural fit with heartier fall fare (stews, chilis and meat dishes) but it’s balanced and fruit-forward enough to enjoy solo.
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