From: Armenia
Varietal: Areni
Tasting Notes: Mid bluish crimson. Lovely small-wild-berry aroma. Spicy and savory with expressive dark fruit with wildness and energy. Vibrant tannins with a long evolved mineral on the finish.
A wonderful journey into the world of wine began many years ago when Zorah founder Zorik Gharibian visited Armenia for the very first time. He returned powerfully impressed by the beauty and spirit of his ancient homeland. As he began to spend more time there, travel among its people, and uncover its secrets and traditions, he came to realize that Armenia had a deep-rooted wine culture that seemed to have all but disappeared after years of Soviet rule.
A marvelous idea began to take shape and never one to follow tradition, Zorik changed his mind about buying a vineyard in Tuscany in favor of returning to his ancestral roots in Armenia. He decided to restore traditional viticultural values with a modern approach and create truly profound wines which would speak of this magical place. It took a dream, time, determination, and a team of motivated professionals to make it all come together and after almost ten years of intense work, the winery produced its first vintage.
It took one phone call and a flight to Italy to share his vision with famed wine consultant Alberto Antonini. Alberto was intrigued, to say the least, but wanted to see this for himself. Together they boarded a flight the next day and the rest is in the bottle.
With boundless enthusiasm and unshakable faith, Zorik continues to step beyond the dream and take the adventure further. His powerful vision, of creating unique wines of undiluted quality, has become an integral part of the wineries philosophy and with each new chapter of its story, Zorah wishes to expose Armenia’s potential in creating wines that rival the best in the world.
