Grigoryan Group Winery
Geghani Semi-Dry Kangun
Ararat, Armenia
Geghani – Kangun Semi-Dry White 2021
Ararat Region – Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview:
100% Kangun, an indigenous Armenian grape variety. This semi-dry style highlights both fruit concentration and texture, with partial aging in amphora clay adding depth and a distinctive character.
Aromas & Flavors:
The wine bursts with dried apricot, baked yellow pear, and honeydew melon, layered with honeysuckle and subtle honeyed tones. There’s a soft oxidative nuance that adds complexity without overwhelming the freshness.
Mouthfeel:
Round and fruit-driven with a silky mid-palate, the sweetness is well-balanced by acidity, keeping the wine lively. The amphora influence provides a slightly earthy texture and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairings:
Ideal alongside foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit tarts, or simply enjoyed as a contemplative glass on its own.
Verdict:
A beautiful expression of Kangun that straddles the line between classic sweet wines like Sauternes or Tokaji, but with a distinctly Armenian soul. Memorable and unique. Cheers!
Did You Know?
Kangun was developed in Armenia in the 1940s as a cross between local and international grapes, making it one of the country’s most planted white varieties today. Its name translates to “resistant”, reflecting its hardiness in Armenia’s extreme continental climate.
Geghani – Kangun Semi-Dry White 2021
Ararat Region – Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview:
100% Kangun, an indigenous Armenian grape variety. This semi-dry style highlights both fruit concentration and texture, with partial aging in amphora clay adding depth and a distinctive character.
Aromas & Flavors:
The wine bursts with dried apricot, baked yellow pear, and honeydew melon, layered with honeysuckle and subtle honeyed tones. There’s a soft oxidative nuance that adds complexity without overwhelming the freshness.
Mouthfeel:
Round and fruit-driven with a silky mid-palate, the sweetness is well-balanced by acidity, keeping the wine lively. The amphora influence provides a slightly earthy texture and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairings:
Ideal alongside foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit tarts, or simply enjoyed as a contemplative glass on its own.
Verdict:
A beautiful expression of Kangun that straddles the line between classic sweet wines like Sauternes or Tokaji, but with a distinctly Armenian soul. Memorable and unique. Cheers!
Did You Know?
Kangun was developed in Armenia in the 1940s as a cross between local and international grapes, making it one of the country’s most planted white varieties today. Its name translates to “resistant”, reflecting its hardiness in Armenia’s extreme continental climate.