Wines made from Khindogni grapes of Ararat
Discover the best wines made with Khindogni as a single variety or as a blend of Ararat.
Structured, deeply coloured reds with a deep purple hue, firm tannins and a dense palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, leather and Caucasian balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Grown in the Ararat Valley and Nagorno-Karabakh, producing characterful Armenian artisan cuvées. Native Armenian black grape, studied for its Caucasian genetic interest.
Armenian valley between Mount Ararat and the Araxes river, vineyards at 1,000–1,600 m on volcanic soils (basalt, tuff, pumice), one of the world's oldest winemaking sites (Areni cave, 6,100 years old). Areni Noir is the signature native red: elegant and silky with red cherry, raspberry, faded rose, spices and volcanic mineral notes, fine tannins — often compared to Pinot Noir. Voskehat textured and Kangun fresh in whites. Quality renaissance since 2000.