Tushpa Wine

TUSHPA WINERY

Taperakan, Ararat Valley

Tushpa is a traditional Armenian family-owned winery. The estate was founded in 1992 by winemaker Mihran Manasserian. Tushpa is located in the village of Taperakan, in the heart of the Ararat Valley, near the Khor Virap monastery, 30 km west of Yerevan.

Tushpa aims to stay true to the best original practices that have made Armenian Wine so sought after. One of these such practices is spontaneous fermentation which is found in their red wines.

TERROIR

Taperakan village, in the Ararat Valley. Nearly 800m above sea level. The soil is clay based consisting of some sedimentary rocks. During the harvest season average temperature is between +12°C/+30°C. Tushpa holds 6 hectares of vineyards with Haghtanak, Kangun and Muscat grape varieties. The grapes respond positively and enthusiastically to the range of climatic conditions typical to the Ararat Valley.

For Tushpa it is fundamental to enhance the terroir influence in the end product. Only by sharing these unique qualities will Tushpa wines be protected and justified.

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TUSHPA red wine 2020

WT111
€19.00
Region/Country Ararat Valley, Armenia
Winery Tushpa Wines
Vintage 2020
Wine color Red
Grape variety Haghtanak
Vinification Classic
Years of barrel aging 0.5
Made from hand-harvested and selected Haghtanak grapes.Spontaneously fermented with wild yeasts present on the grapes.Aged 7 months in Caucasian oak barrels.Ripe pomegranate in color, a dry full-bodied red with an intense bouquet. Black currant, cherries and vanilla notes create a flavor that persists and evolves.Pairs well with roasted meats, vegetables,...
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TUSHPA Reserve 2016

WT111R
€27.00
Region/Country Ararat Valley, Armenia
Winery Tushpa Wines
Vintage 2016
Wine color Red
Grape variety Haghtanak
Vinification Classic
Years of barrel aging 0.5
100% Ararat Valley Haghtanak grape. Spontaneously fermented and aged 14 months in Caucasian oak barrels. An elegant dry wine, crimson red in color, oaky notes and an intense bouquet, a persistent flavor that continues to evolve and entice your senses. Food pairing: Beef, earthy vegetables such as mushrooms, and aged cheeses. Aging potential: 3-5 years.

Tushpa is a traditional Armenian family-owned winery. The estate was founded in 1992 by winemaker Mihran Manasserian. Tushpa is located in the village of Taperakan, in the heart of the Ararat Valley, near the Khor Virap monastery, 30 km west of Yerevan.