Wine Type: Red Dry Wine
Grape Varietal: Areni
Vintage: 2021
Aging: 6 Months in New and 18 months in Old Oak Barrels
% of Alc.: 16%
Volume: 750 ml
Sulfite Levels: 110 mg/L
Added Sugar: None
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Region: Vayots Dzor, Armenia
Availability: March 2026
This Kakhani (Amarone Style) wine has a deep red color, with soft chestnut shades. Multilayered nose consisting of a harmonious combination of ripe cherry, dried black plum, with gentle notes of toasted redwood, the palate is dominated by dried fruits with a delicate complement of spices, perfectly integrated tannins and good balance, a succulent taste of chokeberry and blackberry.
Food Pairing – meat and cheese plates, roast meat and game.
Serving temperature: 16 – 20°C
Why This Wine is Special:
- Produced with traditional Armenian drying techniques (Kakhani - Hanging)
- Made from indigenous Armenian grapes — Areni
- Aged for 2 years in Armenian oak barrels (6 Months in New & 18 months in Old Oak Barrels)
- 16% unfortified wine, powerful wine ideal for cellaring or sipping slowly
- A unique Armenian alternative to Amarone
- Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and fine dining. Only 5,500 bottles made, each bottle is numbered and has the owners printed signature.
Ariats Kakhani Reserve Red Dry Wine 2019
This incredible 2019 100% Kakhani Red Dry Wine, has a dark red color, with soft chestnut shades, multilayered nose consisting of a harmonious combination of ripe cherry, dried black plum, cinnamon, spicy clove, with gentle notes of toasted redwood, the palate is dominated by dried fruits with a delicate complement of lollipops and cream, a long lasting aftertaste of overripe blackberry, accompanied with slight tannins.
Food Pairing – steaks of different cooking level, venison, ripened cheese, cream desserts and bitter chocolate.
Serving temperature: 18 - 20°C