Wines made from Viognier grapes of Ararat
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Ararat.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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.