Ariats Multi-Vintage Red Dry Wine

Gevorkian Winery's Ariats Areni Kes Kakhani Multi-Vintage is an enchanting Armenian wine from the Vayots Dzor region, an area with protected geographical indication and known as one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world. This unique wine is a blend of five vintages (2014, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023) and is made from the indigenous Areni grape, which thrives in the distinctive terroir of Vayots Dzor. The carefully selected grape clusters are dried for 3–4 months using the ancient Kakhani method, where the grapes are hung under special conditions to concentrate their aromas and flavors. After fermentation, the wine matures for 12 months in Armenian oak barrels, adding depth, complexity, and structure. With an alcohol content of 14%, Gevorkian Ariats presents itself as a powerful and expressive wine, ideal for lovers of rich and layered red wines. Only 5,500 bottles were ever made, and each bottle has been numbered.

 

Order today and experience the soul of Armenia in every sip of Gevorkian Ariats – a harmonious fusion of tradition, power, and refinement.

This wine is made from 100% Sev Areni (a.k.a. Areni Noire) grapes. It is one of the most treasured indigenous Armenian grape varietals. Some of its grapevines that are as old as 120 years can still be found in Armenia. It is an indigenous Armenian varietal belonging to oriental eco-geographical group. Sev Areni can be found in almost all Armenian viticulture areas, but it is mainly spread in the western part of Vayots Dzor region, along the Arpa river bank. This old varietal originates from the same gorge where the oldest winery in the world (4100 B.C.) has been excavated, and archeo-genetic studies speak to its uninterrupted cultivation spanning thousands of years.

The Gevorkian Winery has vineyards in different regions of Armenia, mainly Ararat Valley and Vayots Dzor.

Founded in 2006, Gevorkian Winery is currently one of the leaders of the wine-making industry in Armenia. Gevorkian Winery was a pioneer in introducing advanced winemaking technologies in Armenia, including the ancient Armenian Kakhani method for producing high-quality wines from dried grapes. The winery has also revived the long-lost traditions of monastery wines.

 

The strategy of the winery is to use exclusively indigenous Armenian grape varieties, Armenian oak barrels, Armenian one-hundred-year-old Amphorae, as well as ancient Armenian traditional methods of wine-making. The uniqueness of our wines reflects the natural and climatic peculiarities of Armenia: 300 sunny days per year transmit a distinctly sweet taste and an inimitable bouquet to Armenian grapes and fruits.

 

The wines produced by Gevorkian Winery are presented in many countries, namely in Russia, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany, Switzerland, South Korea, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Belarus, Poland, Kazakhstan etc. With our wines, you will take on an unforgettable journey, where each wine tells a unique story.

The Gevorkian Winery is owned and operated by The Gevorkian family, with Vahagn Gevorkian being the Founding Director of this incredible winery.