ARARAT VALLEY

 

 

Situated on the east of the central part of Armenia Ararat is the second largest viticultural region of Armenia and the sunniest one. The sum of active temperatures during the year (+10°C and more) exceeds 4000 °C, hence ensuring high level of sugar concentration in berries. Here, vine growing dates back to the reign of King Rusa the Second (685-645 BC).

TERROIR

Altitude: 800-1000 m above sea level

Soil type: Brown semi-desert

Climate: Average temperature (January-July) is from -4°C, +25 °C. Average rainfall during vegetation is 157 mm.

Grape varieties: Karmrahyut, Kakhet, Kangoun, Mskhali, Garan Dmak

 

PRODUCERS

STORK VINEYARDS, TUSHPA WINE CELLAR, YEREVAN BRANDY COMPANY