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The Wine-Searcher platform, one of the largest online publications about wine, has dedicated an article to Armenia’s autochthonous grape variety, Areni. The author of this article is W. Blake Gray, an experienced wine writer, Roederer Award winner, and Wine-Searcher editor in the US. In this article, Gray talks about the history, potential, and uniqueness of this variety, which may be the oldest wine variety in the world.
According to Gray, traces of Areni were found in an Armenian cave more than 6,000 years old, making it one of the oldest varieties of Vitis vinifera. This grape was used not only for winemaking, but also for rituals, including sacrifices. “Areni is perhaps the most ancient grape variety in the world, and it is now revealing the secrets of its past,” the author notes.
Gray looks at how this ancient grape is evolving today. Areni is used by both local and international winemakers to create vibrant and unique wines. Among these winemakers is Paul Hobbs, a Californian winemaker known for his projects in Argentina. His Areni is rich and velvety, which, according to the author, “captivates the crowd.”
A different approach is demonstrated by Zorah Gharibian of Zorah Winery, who ferments Areni in concrete tanks and ages it in amphorae. His wines, such as Zorah Yeraz Areni Noir, have complex aromas of cherry, black pepper, and mineral nuances on the finish. “These grapes, growing on wild vines rather than carefully planted in rows, make you wonder if this is what Areni tasted like 6,000 years ago, in that very cave: so good it could make you lose your head,” Gray writes.
In the article, Gray highlights a few standout examples of wines produced from Areni:
Yacoubian-Hobbs Sarpina Vayots Dzor Areni 2025 – a rich wine with black fruits and a mineral finish. It began as a collaboration between Vaicken Yacoubian and Paul Hobbs, and inspired by California Pinot Noir.
Voskeni 130 Reserve Vayots Dzor Areni 2025 – a dense wine with notes of raspberry, spice, and a hint of caraway from aging in Armenian oak barrels.
Old Bridge Vayots Dzor Areni Noir Reserve 2025 – Smooth and gastronomic, with aromas of dark cherry, flowers, and candle wax.
Van Ardi Tor-Tori 2025 – A blend of 90% Areni and 10% Syrah, giving this wine additional complexity and piquancy in the finish.
Zorah Vayots Dzor Areni Noir 2025 – A more restrained and complex wine, with notes of cherry and soy sauce, leading to a salty mineral finish.
Zorah Yeraz Areni Noir 2025 – A spicy and sophisticated wine with hints of cherry, black pepper and Christmas spice, made from 150- to 200-year-old bush vines.