Armenian wine

Vineyards of Armenia
Wine region
Other namesArmenian wine
CountryArmenia
Sub-regionsArmavir Province
Ararat Province
Vayots Dzor

In Artsakh:

Hadrut
Growing seasonCold snowy winters
Warm, dry, sunny summers
Climate regionContinental
Heat unitsRegion III, IV, V
Precipitation (annual average)400–600 mm
Soil conditionsVolcanic soil
Total area29,800 km2 (12,000 sq mi)
Size of planted vineyards1,459 km2 (1,000 sq mi)
Ranked 11th
Varietals producedAreni, Kangun, Voskehat, Vitis vinifera, Pinot noir, Pinot blanc, Aligoté, Madrasa (grape)

Armenian wine comes from one of the oldest wine producing regions of the world, with clear evidence of the first production beginning in the 5th millennium BCE.

Red, white and rose wines are produced throughout Armenia, which has seen a transformation in quality and global recognition since the end of the Soviet era, when much Armenian wine was produced by collectives as bulk wine or used for sherry or brandy production. Today many Armenian wines are celebrated for their exceptional quality and unique character.

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