Wine expert presents 5 reasons to taste and discover Armenian wine

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 12, ARMENPRESS. Armenia, a country with deep rooted wine traditions, remains one of the most wonderful wine producing countries, ARMENPRESS reports wine expert Rebecca Meyr-Libman, who recently visited Armenia, writes in Natalie Maclean's blog. She has pointed out 5 reasons why it’s necessary to discover Armenian wine.

1. Armenian wine culture has deep roots

Rebecca Meyr-Libman noted that according to the legend Noah planted the first grape tree on the slope of Mount Ararat. “The oldest wine cave was located in Armenia, dating back 6200 years. That cave called “Areni-1” is located in Armenia’s south, in the Province of Vayots dzor”, she writes.

2. Armenia’s unique local grapes

The wine expert stresses that Armenian wine producers have decided to focus on the grapes that grow in Armenia in a natural way. There are nearly 400 types of such grapes. As the most famous type she points out “Areni Noir”, “Kangun” and “Voskehat”.

3. Ancient wine making traditions

Meyr-Libman documents that Armenian wine factories use mainly made from Armenian oak barrels. She notes that wine makers are proud of its quality.

4. By tasting the wonderful wine you participate in the nation re-building

Libman emphasizes that Armenian wine production foster the creation of new jobs and create new touristic prospects. “Today Armenia exports wine to 15 countries, including Russia, Israel, the USA, Canada and Japan”, she writes.

5. Superb quality with affordable price

The wine expert documents that in Armenia it’s possible to buy wine of high quality with affordable price. “It’s time to taste Armenian wines while their quality is on the top but the prices are affordable… yet. Time to visit Armenia. It’s one of the ancient wine making places about which you may have not heard yet, but it’s waiting for being discovered”, Rebecca Meyr-Libman concluded.