Wine region | |
Country | Armenia |
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Sub-regions | Armavir Province Ararat Province Vayots Dzor In Artsakh: Hadrut[1] |
Growing season | Cold snowy winters Warm, dry, sunny summers |
Climate region | Continental |
Heat units | Region III, IV, V |
Precipitation (annual average) | 400–600 mm |
Soil conditions | Volcanic soil |
Total area | 29,800 km2 (12,000 sq mi) |
Size of planted vineyards | 1,459 km2 (1,000 sq mi) Ranked 11th |
Varietals produced | Areni,[2] Kangun, Voskehat,[3] Vitis vinifera, Pinot noir, Pinot blanc, Aligoté, Madrasa (grape) |
Armenian wine is wine made in Armenia and the Armenian-populated Republic of Artsakh, in the region of South Caucasus. Armenia is one of the oldest wine producing regions of the world. In particular, the oldest known winery, Areni-1 winery, was found in Armenia's Areni region, which is still known for its wine production and endemic grapes.