The flavor of microbio in wine of Ararat

Discover the of Ararat wines revealing the of microbio flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

More information on of Ararat flavors

The wine region of Ararat of Armenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tushpa or the Domaine Alluria produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ararat are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Côt, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ararat often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, vegetal or spices.

We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Ararat, producing 27 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ararat go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts.

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Andrew Jefford: ‘Telling stories about terroir will lead us astray’

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DO Terra Alta makes orange wine official

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