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Zorah - Vayots Dzor Karasì 2022

Name: Zorah - Vayots Dzor Karasì 2022
Brand: Zorah
Price: 35.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (13 reviews)

Vayots Dzor|Red wine

4.1/5 (2020 / 13 customers)

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

(2021 Vintage Notes)

Armenia

black arenite

spicy

atypical

amphora

"A wine made entirely from Aréni Noir, an ancient and iconic Armenian grape variety, aged in Karas amphorae!"

This wine is made from 100% Areni Noir, an indigenous grape variety that has never been grafted and is a true symbol of Armenian viticulture: this variety, which has been cultivated for over 6,000 years, also originates from the same gorge where the world’s oldest winery (4100 BC) was discovered. This wine is also aged traditionally for 12 months in “Karas,” amphorae typical of Armenia.

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Estate

Zorah

Vintage

Karasì

Vintage

2022

Designation

Vayots Dzor

Region

Armenia

Grape Varieties

100% Aréni Noir (ancien cépage présent en Arménie depuis des millénaires)

Terroirs

Stony, sandy, limestone, and volcanic soils (highly sedimentary, ideal for Areni Noir), Vayotz Dzor region, at an elevation of 1,400 meters

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Making

Destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months in karas (traditional amphorae of various sizes) buried three-quarters of the way into the ground, then 6 months in bottles

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

A deep ruby color with great intensity and beautiful brilliance

Nose

Concentrated and with beautiful depth, it continues to reveal aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, and black cherries—those dark berries so characteristic of the Zorah estate—enriched by notes of dried violets and black pepper

Palate

Smooth, with a velvety texture, concentrated, and offering great aromatic depth; the flavors found on the nose—black berries, mild spices, and licorice—are present on the palate, with a lovely length and a spicy, subtly peppery finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2032

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a khorovats, a herb-crusted lamb chop, a tagine...

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Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2023 guide) 17.5/20 (2021 vintage)

Customer Rating

(2020 Vintage)

4.1/5

based on 13 reviews