EXOTIC WINES FROM THE ARMENIAN HIGHLANDS
We import our wines from the finest wineries in Armenia
KATARO
Founded in Artsakh Region of Armenia
Kataro winery is one of the few Artsakh originated wineries to survive the 2020 Artsakh war. Today they are still able to sell the Kataro Red Dry Khndoghni wine that was made in Artsakh. The grapes were harvested and fermented prior to the war in their indigenous climate, so the wine that is drunk today has an exceptionally rich aroma and still hold its original taste. Prior to the takeover of the Artsakh region of Armenia by the occupying Azerbaijan military forces, the founder of this amazing winery Grigory Avetissyan with the help of Armenians from around the world was able to relocate the winery from Togh village to Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia.
VOSKEVAZ
Aragatsotn Region of Armenia
Voskevaz, which literally translate to the 'golden bunch' in Armenian, produces unique high-quality wines, which combine wine-making traditions and innovations. Some of their wines are made in the 'Karas', massive clay pots, that ferment the grapes into exotic fine wine.
MARAN
Vayots Dzor Region of Armenia
Maran winery is the producer of the Malahi wine. They are located in town of Yeghegnadzor, in the central southern part of Armenia. The Areni grape was also called 'Malahi' until its name was changed in 1947. Besides the fantastic blend of the Red Dry Wine, Maran winery produces an exceptional 'Amber' Wine under the label Malahi, also known as 'Skin Touch' Wine from the grape variety Spitak Areni, which translates to White Areni.
ANIYARD
Ararat Region of Armenia
This winery is located in the Yeraskh village located near the ancient Armenian region of Nakhijevan, (currently under Azerbaijani occupation). This winery produces an exceptional reserve wine under the label Nesso Araqeli. It is a red dry, full bodied wine, with spicy, and oaky flavours. Under the brand 'Eternity', Aniyard produces a fine 12 year old single malt whisky aged in Artsakh oak barrels that were previously used for brandy aging. Aniyard also produces a dark brandy under the label 'Baleni Noire XO'. This Armenian Black Brandy is made from local grape varieties: Mskhali, Kangun and Kakhet.
TUSHPA
Ararat Region of Armenia
Tushpa is the ancient name of the capital city of the Armenian Kingdom of Urartu, dating back to 9th century B.C. at the Lake Van Basin. The capital city is located at the heart of the ancient Armenian highlands. The city was later renamed to Van, and this is where Tushpa winery's ancestors are from, before being displaced by the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks, which reached its climax in 1915. Mihran Manasserian is the founder of Tushpa Winery, and a fourth generation wine maker, possessing knowledge and techniques that go back centuries of wine-making.