Karmir Red 2022

Description of Domaine Arewine

Domaine Arewine, established in the historic wine regions of Armenia, is recognized for its commitment to reinventing and preserving ancient winemaking traditions while incorporating modern winemaking techniques. The estate focuses on the exploitation of indigenous grape varieties, producing wines that reflect the authenticity and richness of the Armenian terroir.

Description of the Cuvée Karmir Rouge

Arewine’s Cuvée Karmir Rouge is a tribute to Armenia’s indigenous red varieties, fully expressing the potential and depth of the local grape varieties. This wine is characterized by its meticulous vinification method that aims to highlight the purity of the fruit and the complexity of the aromas.

Aromas of the Cuvée

Karmir Rouge exudes rich and seductive aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum, accompanied by nuances of vanilla and sweet spices due to the oak aging. Subtle notes of leather and tobacco develop with age, adding to the complexity of the wine.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Local red varieties
• Profile: On the palate, this wine has a beautiful structure with well-integrated tannins and a balanced acidity that brings freshness. The Karmir Rouge offers a long and persistent finish, testifying to its excellent quality and its aging potential.
• Aging potential: With its robust structure and supple tannins, Karmir Rouge can improve in the cellar over several years, gaining in complexity and elegance.

Pairings with this Cuvée

This wine is ideal to accompany dishes rich in flavors such as grilled red meats, spicy stews or mature cheeses. It is also perfect for a tasting evening where it can be appreciated for its depth and complexity.

In the eighth century, Armenia was called the “Land of Vineyards.” Grapes grew wild in these regions for more than a million years before being domesticated. More than a decade ago, a series of archaeological “firsts” were discovered in a cliffside cave near the mountain town of Areni. These include the oldest known shoe, the oldest known brain tissue from the Old World, and a 6,100-year-old wine cellar, the oldest ever discovered on earth. In what is now known as Areni Cave, the public can see cylindrical clay vessels (each more than a meter in diameter) where wine was produced for burial ceremonies. Armenia, which was part of the USSR for a long time (1922-1991), was its main commercial outlet. Since the implosion of the communist bloc, it has experienced a revival with a decrease in consumption of "Brandies" and an increase in the consumption of wines and an opening to international markets. Throughout the Soviet period, Armenia was the center of production of "Brandy". Armenian "Cognac" was particularly renowned for its quality and Winston Churchill was a regular consumer. It was Armenia's independence that was the driving force behind the revival of the wine industry with the return to the country of many Armenians from the diaspora. Armenia's specialization in distillation favored white grape varieties at the expense of red grape varieties and today there are 12 varieties of white and only 3 varieties of red. The country is located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, however the climate is dry and the majority of the vineyards are stuck between the deserts in the south and the great plains in the north. The climate is continental with particularly harsh winters and very hot summers so that quality viticulture is done at altitude (90% of the country is at an altitude above 1000 meters). This allows the vegetative cycle of the vine to take place in good conditions because the temperature differences are significant.