Areni Wine Factory
Areni Village, Vayots Dzor (110 km from Yerevan)
Located near the Areni-1 cave where the world's oldest winery was discovered.
Must try: Areni Reserve Red
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Armenian Wine Culture
In 2011, archaeologists discovered the world's oldest winery in Armenia — 6,100 years old.
Vineyards to Visit
Zorah Wines
Rind Village, Vayots Dzor (120 km from Yerevan)
A pioneer using only indigenous grapes and traditional clay amphorae methods.
Must try: Zorah Karasi (95 pts)
Karas Wines
Armavir Province (45 km from Yerevan)
Modern winery blending international varieties with indigenous grapes.
Must try: Karas Classic White
Van Ardi
Artashat, Ararat (35 km from Yerevan)
Boutique winery focused on organic practices and indigenous varieties.
Must try: Van Ardi Haghtanak
ArmAs Winery
Aragatsotn Province (50 km from Yerevan)
Built into a hillside with exceptional views of Mount Ararat.
Must try: ArmAs Karmrahyut
Keush (OLD BRIDGE)
Rind Village, Vayots Dzor (120 km from Yerevan)
Specialists in Armenian sparkling wine using traditional champagne methods.
Must try: Keush Origins Brut
Wines to Try
Red Wines
Zorah Karasi
Areni Noir
$40-60
Karas Reserve
Areni Noir
$25-35
Van Ardi Areni
Areni Noir
$20-30
White Wines
Zorah Yeraz
Voskehat
$25-35
Karas Classic White
Voskehat/Kangun
$15-20
Sparkling
Keush Origins Brut
Voskehat/Khatun Kharji
$25-35