Alluria
Red Blend
Ararat, Armenia
Alluria – Red Blend / 2022
Vayots Dzor, Armavir – Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview
Estate-grown 60% Haghtanak and 40% Karmrahyut, fermented spontaneously (no commercial yeast) and bottled as a low-intervention expression of Vayots Dzor’s volcanic terroir. Natural, character-driven, and proudly Armenian.
Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, mulberry, and wild blackberry layered with pomegranate, dried mountain herbs, tobacco leaf, and a stony, volcanic edge; subtle baking spice as it opens.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and firm, rustic tannins that resolve into a long, savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairings
Lamb kebabs or khorovats, roasted eggplant with pomegranate, mushroom pilaf, grilled sausages, or aged Armenian cheeses.
Verdict
A soulful, place-first red that marries ancient technique with estate precision, vivid fruit, volcanic grip, and real depth. Authentic and compelling.
Did You Know?
The Vayots Dzor region hosts the Areni-1 cave, the oldest known winery (c. 4100 BCE). Grapes like Karmrahyut (“red juice”) are indigenous and prized for color and spice; Haghtanak brings dark fruit and structure.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Love the way the mulberry core meets that volcanic snap, pure Armenia in a glass.
Alluria – Red Blend / 2022
Vayots Dzor, Armavir – Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview
Estate-grown 60% Haghtanak and 40% Karmrahyut, fermented spontaneously (no commercial yeast) and bottled as a low-intervention expression of Vayots Dzor’s volcanic terroir. Natural, character-driven, and proudly Armenian.
Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, mulberry, and wild blackberry layered with pomegranate, dried mountain herbs, tobacco leaf, and a stony, volcanic edge; subtle baking spice as it opens.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and firm, rustic tannins that resolve into a long, savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairings
Lamb kebabs or khorovats, roasted eggplant with pomegranate, mushroom pilaf, grilled sausages, or aged Armenian cheeses.
Verdict
A soulful, place-first red that marries ancient technique with estate precision, vivid fruit, volcanic grip, and real depth. Authentic and compelling.
Did You Know?
The Vayots Dzor region hosts the Areni-1 cave, the oldest known winery (c. 4100 BCE). Grapes like Karmrahyut (“red juice”) are indigenous and prized for color and spice; Haghtanak brings dark fruit and structure.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Love the way the mulberry core meets that volcanic snap, pure Armenia in a glass.
Just tried the 2018 special reserve
Full body one of the best you can try in Armenia
Just tried the 2018 special reserve
Full body one of the best you can try in Armenia
Konstantin had this 3 years ago
Konstantin had this 3 years ago
Jan 19th, 2023
