Area and production: Vineyard area (2018): 15,840 ha. Number of wineries/distilleries: 40 to 50. Wine production (2018): 9.7 million litres Grape varieties: 400 native varieties, 31 grown for wine and brandy. Key native varieties: Areni (Noir) aka Sev Areni, Voskehat, Haghtanak aka Akhtanak, Kangun, Kakhet, Karmrahyut, Khatouni aka Khatoun Kharji, Sireni aka Khndoghni Wine Regions: Vayots Dzor, Armavir, Aragatsotn, Ararat Valley, Tavush, Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Selected Recommended Producers: Zorah, Van Ardi, Old Bridge, Trinity Canyon, Tierras de Armenia, Keush, Highland Cellars, Maran, Voskevaz, Voskeni, Gevorkian, ArmAs, Armenian Wine Company |
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