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Underdog Grape · Armenia

Areni & indigenous Armenian blends

The oldest known winery on earth is a cave in Armenia, dated to about 4100 BC. The country is still making gorgeous, fruit-soaked reds for the price of a movie ticket — and almost nobody is paying attention.

Tasting profile
A whole basket of red fruit — cherry, pomegranate, raspberry, strawberry. Joyful, and a steal.
Where it grows
Aragatsotn, Armenia
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Armenia

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