Karas Single Vineyard Areni

We have known Areni Noir for over 10 years and have been fans for just as long. Much lighter and more elegant than you might expect from a red wine from the Caucasus. Areni Noir is the Pinot Noir of the Caucasus. This is a fine example. From a volcanic vineyard in the Ararat Valley. Fermented in Armenian oak and then matured for eight months in large amphorae.

For an Areni it is quite dark red. Smells of berries and has something smoky-mineral that probably has to do with the soil of the vineyard. In the mouth fresh and crisp fruit of blackberries, cherries and strawberries. And that smoky touch again. Elegant, with a fine mouthfeel. Put it in a blind tasting with a few Burgundies and you will have a great time.

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We have known Areni Noir for over 10 years and have been fans for just as long. Much lighter and more elegant than you might expect from a red wine from the Caucasus. Areni Noir is the Pinot Noir of the Caucasus. This is a fine example. From a volcanic vineyard in the Ararat Valley. Fermented in Armenian oak and then matured for eight months in large amphorae.