Koghba
Reserve Koghbeni
Armenia
Koghba – Koghbeni Grape / Reserve Red / 2021
Tavush Region – Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview
Crafted from the rare indigenous Koghbeni grape, this Reserve is produced through a meticulous process: clusters are left hanging on the vine until reaching ~26% sugar concentration, then undergo a slow, complex fermentation. The wine is aged for at least one year in lightly toasted barrels, followed by another year in bottle before release. Quantities are extremely limited, making this a collector’s gem.
Aromas & Flavors
Rich notes of dried plum, raisin, and black fig interlace with cocoa, leather, and a whisper of spice. The extended hang time brings concentrated, almost Amarone-like depth, while still holding its Armenian mountain freshness.
Mouthfeel
Velvety and full-bodied with an elegant balance of natural sweetness and tannic grip. Long, persistent finish with raisiny echoes and warm spice tones.
Food Pairings
Perfect alongside braised short ribs, lamb shanks, beef stew, or aged cheeses like Manchego or Motal.
Verdict
A powerful, distinctive expression of Armenia’s winemaking tradition. Think of it as Armenia’s answer to Amarone or Ripasso, yet rooted in its own terroir and grape heritage.
Did You Know?
The Koghbeni grape is indigenous to Armenia and almost unknown outside its local terroir. The technique of drying grapes on the vine before vinification mirrors the ancient methods that gave rise to Italy’s Amarone, showing how old-world traditions can emerge independently across cultures.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine is remarkable not only for its scarcity but also for how it bridges familiar Amarone-like notes with an Armenian identity. A genuine standout worth savoring slowly.
Koghba – Koghbeni Grape / Reserve Red / 2021
Tavush Region – Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview
Crafted from the rare indigenous Koghbeni grape, this Reserve is produced through a meticulous process: clusters are left hanging on the vine until reaching ~26% sugar concentration, then undergo a slow, complex fermentation. The wine is aged for at least one year in lightly toasted barrels, followed by another year in bottle before release. Quantities are extremely limited, making this a collector’s gem.
Aromas & Flavors
Rich notes of dried plum, raisin, and black fig interlace with cocoa, leather, and a whisper of spice. The extended hang time brings concentrated, almost Amarone-like depth, while still holding its Armenian mountain freshness.
Mouthfeel
Velvety and full-bodied with an elegant balance of natural sweetness and tannic grip. Long, persistent finish with raisiny echoes and warm spice tones.
Food Pairings
Perfect alongside braised short ribs, lamb shanks, beef stew, or aged cheeses like Manchego or Motal.
Verdict
A powerful, distinctive expression of Armenia’s winemaking tradition. Think of it as Armenia’s answer to Amarone or Ripasso, yet rooted in its own terroir and grape heritage.
Did You Know?
The Koghbeni grape is indigenous to Armenia and almost unknown outside its local terroir. The technique of drying grapes on the vine before vinification mirrors the ancient methods that gave rise to Italy’s Amarone, showing how old-world traditions can emerge independently across cultures.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine is remarkable not only for its scarcity but also for how it bridges familiar Amarone-like notes with an Armenian identity. A genuine standout worth savoring slowly.