Stork Red Areni Montepulciano Reserve

Origin:            Vayots Dzor and Armavir regions, Armenia
Wine Style:    Red Wine (Blend)
Vinification: Hand-picked and hand-selected grapes from single vineyard sites were used for this Reserve cuvee. Fermentation took place partially in 450L Armenian oak barrels and partially in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine was blended and then aged in year 2 French oak barriques for 6 months, allowing greater integration of structure, oak influence, and fruit concentration.

Wine Description
A deeper and more complex expression of the Areni / Montepulciano blend, showing a medium ruby colour and a pronounced, evolving aromatic profile. The nose reveals red cherry, red plum, and violet, layered with blackthorn, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, and refined notes of vanilla, cream, and toast. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity, medium tannins, and a medium body. Flavours of red plum, blackthorn, raspberry, and spice are complemented by subtle oak-derived notes, leading to a long, structured, and balanced finish. Concentrated and elegant, this Reserve cuvee shows clear ageing potential while remaining approachable in its youth.

Grape variety: Areni-80% / Montepulciano-20%
Alcohol: 12.5%
Available vintage: 2024