Maran Malahi Vastakots 2023

This wine is made from Spitak Areni grape variety.

The winery own thirty-two acres of land, all of which is under vine. The soil is pale brown with immature humus horizons with a mechanical composition of mixed clay, sand and carbonates.

For the main wines, they conduct classic vinification in stainless steel tanks at cold temperatures for white and rose wines, and at medium to high temperatures with intensive cap management for red wines.

The origins of Maran Winery date back to 1828 and 1830, when Sargis, son of Eynat and his wife Maran repatriated from Persia to the Armenian province of Vayots Dzor. In 1860, Harutyun, Sargis’s son, expanded the vineyard his parents had planted and called it Maran as a tribute to his mother. With a semi-industrial approach, the family was making wine up until the Soviets took the power and seized production. On the eve of the Soviet collapse, a descendent of Maran, Avag Harutyunyan, finished his studies in winemaking, obtained his PhD degree abroad and committed himself to revitalize the family traditions. After almost 200 years, the tradition of Maran winemaking is still alive, encapsulated in their beloved wines Noravank, Bagratuni, Areni Marani and many others.

The Company vineyards are located in the mountainous southern region of Vayots Dzor, at altitudes of 1,350 meters (4,400 feet) to 1,450 meters (4,800 feet) above sea level. The oldest winery in the world, Areni Cave 1, which dates back to 4000 B.C., is situated nearby, just across the gorge. The most prominently cultivated varietals include Areni Noire, Voskehat, Khatoun Kharji and more. Growing only in this region of Armenia, they are considered the forefathers of international varietals. The exquisite wines of Maran, not only grape but also pomegranate, can be found in Armenia as well as in Russia and Europe.

Avag Harutyunyan is the owner and director of the winery. Avag Harutyunyan and his son Frunz Harutyunyan both hold PhD degrees in winemaking technologies and are the winemakers responsible for the entire workflow.