NOA Areni 2019 — Vayots Dzo
Region: Vayots Dzor, Armenia
Grape: Areni Noir
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium ruby with garnet edges.
Nose: Bright red cherry and dried cranberry with a backdrop of wild herbs, dried rose petal, and a hint of smoked earth.
Palate: Medium-bodied with lively acidity. Flavors of tart red cherry, pomegranate, and sour plum are framed by fine-grained tannins and a subtle mineral streak. A light spice note—white pepper and a touch of clove—emerges on the finish.
Finish: Clean, moderately long, with a pleasant herbal-mineral echo.
Food Pairing:
Charcuterie: Cured meats like coppa or prosciutto and aged sheep’s cheese.
Mains: Roasted lamb, grilled game birds, or mushroom-stuffed dishes.
Vegetarian: Roasted root vegetables, lentil stews, or eggplant with tomato and herbs.
Cheese: Tangy chèvre, Manchego, or a semi-firm alpine-style cheese.
Serving & Cellaring
Serving Temperature: 60–64°F
Decanting: 20–30 minutes recommended to open aromatics.
NOA Areni 2019 — Vayots Dzo
Region: Vayots Dzor, Armenia
Grape: Areni Noir
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium ruby with garnet edges.
Nose: Bright red cherry and dried cranberry with a backdrop of wild herbs, dried rose petal, and a hint of smoked earth.
Palate: Medium-bodied with lively acidity. Flavors of tart red cherry, pomegranate, and sour plum are framed by fine-grained tannins and a subtle mineral streak. A light spice note—white pepper and a touch of clove—emerges on the finish.
Finish: Clean, moderately long, with a pleasant herbal-mineral echo.
Food Pairing:
Charcuterie: Cured meats like coppa or prosciutto and aged sheep’s cheese.
Mains: Roasted lamb, grilled game birds, or mushroom-stuffed dishes.
Vegetarian: Roasted root vegetables, lentil stews, or eggplant with tomato and herbs.
Cheese: Tangy chèvre, Manchego, or a semi-firm alpine-style cheese.
Serving & Cellaring
Serving Temperature: 60–64°F
Decanting: 20–30 minutes recommended to open aromatics.