Areni Noir Yeraz 2015

Description

Still red from Armenia, 13% ABV, produced by Zorah. 100% Areni Noir, 2015 vintage. A wine born from a story of passion and a return to origins, with grapes grown in a unique terroir. Fermentation takes place in rough, non-resined concrete tanks, using only natural yeast. Aged in local amphorae and untoasted barrels to soften the tannins. Aromas of red and black fruits blend into a ruby red. Juicy and structured, with silky tannins that soften the palate.

Details

Perfume

Aromas of red and black fruits.

Color

Ruby red.

Taste

Juicy and structured, with silky tannins that soften the palate.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Zorah

From this winery

A wonderful journey into the world of wine which began many years ago when Zorik visited Armenia for the very first time. He returned powerfully impressed by the beauty and spirit of his ancient homeland. As he began to spend more time there, travel among its people and uncover its secrets and traditions, he came to realize that Armenia had a deep rooted wine culture which seemed to have all but disappeared after years of Soviet rule.

A marvelous idea began to take shape and never one to follow tradition, Zorik changed his mind about buying a vineyard in Tuscany in favour of returning to his ancestral roots in Armenia. He decided to restore traditional vinicultural values with a modern approach and create truly profound wines which would speak of this magical place. It took a dream, time, determination and a team of motivated professionals to make it all come together and after almost ten years of intense work the winery produced its first vintage.

With boundless enthusiasm and unshakable faith Zorik continues to step beyond the dream and take the adventure further. His powerful vision, of creating unique wines of undiluted quality, has become an integral part of the wineries philosophy and with each new chapter of its story Zorah wishes to expose Armenia’s potential in creating wines which rival the best in the world. Read more

Armenia

Technical Sheet

Name	Zorah Areni Noir Yeraz 2015
Type	Red green still
Denomination	N/A
Vintage	2015
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Areni Noir
Country	Armenia
Region	Armenia
Vendor	Zorah
Origin	Vayotz Dzor
Soil composition	Sandy, skeleton-rich soil, rich in limestone.
Harvest	Manual
Wine making	Fermentation takes place in rough unresined concrete tanks, using only natural yeast.
Aging	Drawing inspiration from ancient local cultural traditions, Yeraz is then aged for long periods in local amphorae of various sizes, some of which are dug deep into the ground and sealed with wax to preserve the wine's intense flavours and authentic varietal purity. In addition to the amphorae, large, untoasted barrels are used to soften the tannins. After a light filtration, the wine is further aged in the bottle for a further 12 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites