Côt of Armenia — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer
Discover the best wines made with Côt as a single variety or as a blend of Armenia.
More informations about the variety Côt
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.
More informations about the wines of Armenia
Armenian wine is a wine produced in Armenia, in the SouthCaucasus region. Armenia is one of the oldest wine regions in the world. In particular, the oldest known winery was found in the Areni region of Armenia, which is still known to this day for its wine production and endemic grapes.
What are the typical flavors of the Côt grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Côt