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Rikars Arag Amphora Areni Noir 2018

Rikars Arag Amphora Areni Noir 2018

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This harmonious wine is made of the most ancient Armenian grape, Areni Noir, and produced using the traditional Armenian winemaking method. Rikars Arag Areni Noir 2018 was fermented in big clay amphorae (karases), which are over 300 years old. Nevertheless, it is incredibly modern in its style. Aromas of fresh cherries are accompanied by elegant notes of mint and eucalyptus, as well as by elegant spicy and smoky undertones. On the palate, Rikars Arag Areni Noir shows a gorgeous silky texture, soft tannins and fresh acidity. It is a refined and precise expression of the Areni Noir variety.

Rikars is a young and highly promising winery. An Italian winemaker, Federico Renzi, has brought the international expertise and is successfully combining it with the local traditions.

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Red Amphora, Red Wine
Dry
2018
13.5%
Armenia
Vayots Dzor
Areni Noir
Rikars
Amphora-fermented, Karas
Decant for 30min - 1hr
Serve in Burgundy glass
16-18ºC
Duck, Game, Hard cheeses, Lamb stew, Mushrooms, Pasta with tomato sauce, Pate and terrine, Ratatouille, Roast lamb, Truffles
Fermetented in karas
Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2020, Gold medal.

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Wine Origins

Armenia

The land of snow-peaked mountains, fast-flowing rivers and ancient churches, Armenia boasts several millennia of wine history, yet it remains one of the best kept secrets of the world of wine. The plethora of Armenian indigenous grapes is truly mind blowing, and so is the quality of wines. Volcanic soils, high altitude vineyards and old vines are just some of the things which make Armenian wines standout…

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Rikars

This newly-established winery is a joint project, founded by an Italian winemaker and an Armenian entrepreneur. Rikars work exclusively with Areni Noir grape, exploring its various expressions. The grapes are sourced from very old vines grown in Vayots Dzor region, at high altitudes. Some of the wines are vinifed in 300-year-old amphorae (karases) which have been recovered from all over the country.

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Areni Noir

Alfa and omega of the Armenian winemaking, Areni Noir, or simply Areni, is the signature grape of this country. It is also one of the world's most ancient grape varieties – more than 6,000 years old! Today this unique variety is responsible for some of the best Armenian reds. Elegant, complex and fresh, these wines burst with aromas of red fruit, which has led to Areni being nicknamed the “Armenian Pinot Noir”.

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