Areni is Armenia’s leading red grape variety, capable of making energetic wines full of bright fruity flavors. Zulal, meaning ‘pure’ in Armenian, was created to express the purest characteristics of Armenia’s indigenous grape varieties grown in volcanic soils at high elevation. The 2018 Areni is a classic expression of the ancient Areni
ZULAL ARENI 2018
VINEYARDS: 1400-1750-meter elevation vineyards with volcanic soil from Aghavnadzor and Khachik villages of Vayots Dzor.
WINE ANALYSIS
ABV: 13 %
AT: 4.8 g/l
FOUNDER: Aimee Keushguerian
WINEMAKER: Arman Manoukian
Meaning pure in Armenian, Zulal was founded to craft wines that express the purest
characteristics of Armenian indigenous grape varieties. With its Classic collection, Zulal
focuses on Armenia’s signature Areni and Voskehat grapes.
VINIFICATION: Hand harvested and hand sorted, fermented in stainless steel.
GRAPE HISTORY: 100% Areni. Armenia's signature grape, Areni is a thick skinned, late ripening variety
with medium tannin, medium to high acidity , and cherry and spice bouquet. Coming
from a village of the same name in Vayots Dzor region and a cave, where the oldest winery
of the world is discovered, Areni has been making wine in this region for several millenia.
WINEMAKER'S NOTES: This wine is dark ruby in color and demonstrates aromas of red forest fruits on the nose. They are accompanied with plum and peppery notes on the palate giving way to nicely
velvety tannins and prolonged finish.
List Price: $18.00
Quantity in Stock: 8
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