Old Bridge, Estate Reserve Areni Noir, Arpa Valley, Vayots Dzor, Armenia, 2020

Overview of the Wine
Each person is given a creative endeavor, and everyone tries to find a work that is close to his soul. Putting your soul and mental abilities to work, the experience and emotions acquired during life to help create a unique product of its kind. Unique, just as each person is unique.

When we first visited the region of Yeghegnadzor, where we had decided to found our vineyards there was only a mountainous deserted area which had never been cultivated before. It was rather hard to imagine and believe that one can create a fruitful vineyard there. Now, looking back after nearly 20 years of hard work, it's with an enormous pride that we look at our well cultivated vineyards which pass an inspection even from the demanding eye of our father. We started as a family business in 1998, where everybody knows the importance of his or her role. We established our own vineyards, took small steps forward, trying to act creatively paying attention to every detail, quality and dedication. Wine production has taught us, both the young and the older generations, to work hard and work together to enjoy the pleasure of the outcome, to listen to each other, respect each other's opinions and generate an immense gratitude and love towards our homeland. With a deep respect for the traditions and the willingness to learn, we try to combine the old winemaking traditions that each inhabitant of Yeghegnadzor has inherited genetically from his ancestors, with the best available winemaking techniques and wine culture.

Winemaker
Armen Khalatyan

Grape / Blend
100% Areni Noir

Origin
Arpa Valley, Vayots Dzor, Armenia

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Following careful hand harvesting and hand destemming the grapes have undergone fermentation in Armenian oak barrels. The wine is amazingly well balanced, between fine tannins and sharp acidity. The nose reveals a lot of complexity, with velvety notes of oak, sour cherry, spices, bramble and hints of dark chocolate and smoke. This elegant structure and harmony of aromas lead to captivating long and pleasant finish. The wine was aged in Armenian oak barrels for 24 months with substantial bottle aging before the release.

Pairs well with all red meats and spicy food, Armenian barbeque and other local dishes.

This wine combines more than 6100-year old Armenian traditions of viticulture with modern winemaking practices.

90 Points - Decanter
Complex and textured, with grainy, textured tannins and fresh acidity supporting concentrated, structured tones of coffee and raspberry.

Product size: 750ml