The regions of Armenia
Choose a region to read its guide, then move closer through its named subregions.
- 01AragatsotnNo producers listed yetAragatsotn sits around the Aragats massif, where climate changes markedly with altitude across dry, stony, volcanic ground. Voskehat, Kangun and Areni Noir are among the main grapes. Wines include fresh unoaked and skin-contact styles, as well as wines made in karas, the Armenian egg-shaped amphora.
- 02Ararat Valley1 producerArarat Valley crosses the Ararat and Armavir provinces, where vineyards sit in a dry continental climate and depend on irrigation. Indigenous and international grapes grow side by side, so the variety name is often the clearest clue to the bottle.
- 03Other producers2 producersThese producers are listed here with no more specific region shown.
- 04SyunikNo producers listed yetSyunik is an Armenian wine region of mountains, river gorges, alpine meadows, forested slopes and Meghri's warm valley. It has vineyards but is not generally a major wine-production centre, so the regional name offers geography rather than a fixed wine style.
- 05TavushNo producers listed yetTavush sits in northeastern Armenia, where high ground meets a very mild climate and comparatively warm winters. Its grapes are linked with fresh, aromatic white wines, and the region is particularly suited to white-wine production. Lalvari is a useful local name to know, including in a dry white made from grapes grown in Koghb village.
- 06Vayots DzorNo producers listed yetVayots Dzor is a historic wine region in southeastern Armenia, where the Arpa River valley meets high mountain terrain. Its high-elevation vineyards lie in a dry setting with mild summers and volcanic ground, and Areni, its best-known grape, makes sparkling wine, rosé and reds that can show cherry, black pepper, black tea and firm tannin.