Karas Areni Sireni

Karas Areni - Khndoghni (SIRENI) red

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What does it mean for a wine to be Armenian?

This is a question we have asked ourselves relentlessly. Armenia, one of the cradles of viticulture, is home to rare indigenous grape varieties that have been cultivated on these lands for millennia. With this special Armenian red wine cuvée, we have combined two iconic grape varieties: Areni and Khndoghni (also known as Sireni). These grapes thrive in the Armenian terroir, bringing unique complexity and depth to every bottle.

Discover the best of tradition and innovation with this unique Armenian red wine. This wine benefits from a refined blend, combining two aging techniques: part of it is aged in clay amphorae to preserve the purity of the aromas, while another part is aged in oak barrels, adding richness and depth. The result? A perfect balance between freshness, fruitiness, and complexity.

Why choose this Armenian red wine?

Perfect balance between tradition and modernity: This wine is the result of a meticulous blend of aging in clay amphorae, which enhances authentic aromas, and aging in oak barrels, which brings structure and subtlety.

Indigenous grape varieties: The Areni and Sireni (or Khndoghni) grapes, cultivated exclusively in Armenia, give this wine a unique aromatic signature, with bold and fruity notes, perfect for pairing with your most refined dishes.

A journey to the heart of Armenia: Savoring this Armenian red wine, you experience a millennia-old tradition combined with contemporary innovation, all while being transported to the heart of Armenia’s wine-growing lands.

Don't miss the opportunity to discover this exceptional Armenian red wine!
Order now and enjoy an artisanal wine of distinction, perfect for enriching your shared moments or offering an unforgettable gift to a wine lover.

 

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Karas Wines in the hands of the Eurnekian family

Sustainability, family, tradition and expertise come together at Karas Wines, an Armenian winery seated under the eternal gaze of Mount Ararat. Our mission is to produce world-class vintages from our own vineyards in Armavir, Armenia.

Karas, the winery name, means ‘amphora’ in Armenian, a sacred wine-making clay vessel used here for 6,000 years. That, combined with Armenia’s ancient oenological culture, inspires us to chart the future of the birthplace of wine while reclaiming the mantle as a producer of the world’s most desired wines.

An Armenian family’s journey

The Armenian diaspora took the Eurnekian family to Argentina, but Karas Wines is a result of a family seeking to renew roots in the original homeland, renewing traditions, and also ensuring sustainable ecosystems and biodiversity. They already have the knowhow.

Eduardo Eurnekian and Juliana Del Aguila Eurnekian – uncle and niece – are responsible for the premium vineyard property Bodega Del Fin Del Mundo, in Neuquén, Argentina. Together, they’ve been making wine for more than a decade in Patagonia, a region known for its wines of origin, and shoulder to shoulder they founded Karas in Armavir, whose volcanic terroir is equally unique.

Vintner and sommelier Juliana turned her hand to winemaking years ago with one of the world’s greatest mentors: Michel Rolland. All three embarked on this special project that has both innovation and environmental responsibility at its heart, believing Karas will build bridges between Armenia and the rest of the world.

Armavir, our terroir

Seated in the shadows of sacred Mount Ararat, Armavir and its venerable terroir made it a natural choice to begin the Karas Wines story.

Armavir’s past goes back to the Bronze Age, as attested by karases dating 6,000 years discovered in Areni-1 cave, just a stone’s throw from the winery; these, along with other oenological archaeological discoveries place Armenia as the oldest wine-making culture in the world.

History is rooted in this project, but Karas Wines is keenly aware of the future and the need for responsible stewardship. Thanks to Armavir’s special terroir – favourable volcanic soil and a singular climate accompanied by thermal amplitude – Karas Wines applies a sustainable and organic philosophy in line with Bioma practices to ensure its vineyards are healthy and remain chemical additive free. 

Volcanic soil ensures a singular identity.

magine an omnipotent snow-capped mountain that in its previous life as a volcano would unexpectedly release its wrath. Today, Mount Ararat’s ancient rage has come to benefit Karas Wines.
These black volcanic soils are extremely conducive to growing healthy vines whose grapes have a fantastic character and produce a marked identity.

From fire, earth and wine: our soil profiles
Volcanic in origin, these soils harbour medium to heavy, lighty eroded clay formed by basalt, high levels of carbonate and limestone, volcanic tuff (rock made from ash) and alluvial stones.This desert-like
land is very rocky and low in organic matter, its extremly dry continental climate ensuring a maximum 300 mm rainfall a year. To this complex mix profiles, Karas Wines only bestows natural compost
and organic fertilisers. Producing wine from these soils is truly a privilege.

 

Product Details

Region/Country
Armavir, Armenia
Winery
Karas - Tierras de Armenia
Vintage
2022
Wine color
Red
Grape variety
Areni Noir
Sireni (Khndoghni)
Vinification
In Amphora
Aging
Oak barrels + Amphora
Winemaker
Michel Rolland, Gabriel Rogel
Volume
750 ml
Alcohol content
13,5%
Delivery
European Union
KARAS
W211KH

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