Heritage Sireni 2019

Description

Still red from Armenia, 13.5% ABV. Produced by Zorah, a winery that has rediscovered the ancient Armenian winemaking tradition. Vintage 2019. A wine that tells the story of a region and a thousand-year-old culture, through a blend of Arati and Sireni grapes. The grapes are fermented separately in traditional Armenian karasses, three-quarters buried in the ground. Aged for approximately two years in a mix of clay amphorae (karasses) and unlined concrete vats, followed by 12 months in bottle. On the palate, it is a full-bodied wine, with robust tannins and notes of berries, pomegranate, and licorice. A unique sensory experience that transports the taster on a journey through time.

Details

Taste

A full-bodied wine with robust tannins and notes of berries, pomegranate and liquorice.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °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 Heritage Sireni 2019
Type	Red green still
Denomination	N/A
Vintage	2019
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	Arati, Sireni
Country	Armenia
Region	Armenia
Vendor	Zorah
Climate	Altitude: approx. 400 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	Clayey sedimentary soils.
Wine making	Both grape varieties are fermented separately in traditional Armenian karasses, ¾ buried in the ground. The Ararati is in contact with the skins.
Aging	They are then assembled and aged for about two years in a mix of clay amphorae (karasses) and raw concrete vats without epoxy coating. A further 12 months in the bottle.
Allergens	Contains sulphites