Underdog Grape · Armenia

Areni & indigenous Armenian blends

Pronounced ah-reh-NEE

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
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Where it grows
Aragatsotn, Armenia
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Where to buy
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The region

Armenia

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Areni & indigenous Armenian blends: common questions

How do you pronounce Areni & indigenous Armenian blends?
Areni & indigenous Armenian blends is pronounced ah-reh-NEE.
Where does Areni & indigenous Armenian blends come from?
Areni & indigenous Armenian blends grows in Armenia.
What does Areni & indigenous Armenian blends taste like?
Expect red cherry, dried fig, earth, baking spice. Closest familiar reference: an old-world, earthy Pinot Noir.
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