Zorah 2021 Karasì Areni Noir – Rind, Vayots Dzor, Armenia

The Wine That Sparked a Renaissance — Now Available at a Special 6-Bottle Discount

🍷 100% Areni Noir • Amphora-Aged • High-Altitude Expression of Ancient Armenia

Limited-Time Offer: Buy 6 bottles of Zorah Karasì 2021 and receive a special discount — the perfect opportunity to stock up on the wine that put Armenia back on the global wine map.

A Tribute to Armenia’s 6,200-Year Wine Heritage

Karasì means “from amphorae” in Armenian, a name that honors the country’s ancient winemaking traditions. Produced by the pioneering Zorik Gharibian of Zorah Wines, this wine played a central role in reviving Armenia’s premium wine reputation in Europe and the U.S., and remains a flagship expression of Armenian terroir.

Made exclusively from 100% Areni Noir, an ancient, ungrafted, and genetically unique Armenian grape variety, Karasì is aged in traditional clay amphorae and delivers purity, minerality, and authenticity with every sip.

Vineyard & Terroir

• Grape Variety: 100% Areni Noir (ungrafted, indigenous)
• Vine Age: Ancient bush vines, naturally low-yielding
• Elevation: 1,400 meters (4,500 ft) above sea level
• Soils: Limestone-rich, sub-alkaline sandy soils with excellent drainage
• Region: Rind, Vayots Dzor, Armenia
• Farming: Practicing organic, hand-harvested

Winemaking & Aging

• Fermentation: Natural yeasts in rough concrete vats with temperature control
• Aging:
  12 months in local Armenian karasì (amphorae), many buried underground
  6 months bottle aging before release
• No oak used, allowing the pure character of Areni and its high-altitude terroir to shine

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep ruby with lively clarity
• Nose: Wild strawberry, sour cherry, crushed herbs, and volcanic stone
• Palate: Lithe and vertical; bright red fruits with savory spice, graphite, and herbal undertones
• Tannins: Chalky, mineral-laced, and tightly woven
• Finish: Long, elegant, and laced with a mouthwatering minerality

Food Pairing Ideas

• Herb-crusted lamb chops or grilled pork tenderloin
• Mushroom and farro risotto with truffle oil
• Roasted eggplant, lentils, and pomegranate glaze
• Charcuterie with aged sheep cheese and dried fruits

Why This Wine Matters

Zorah Karasì is not just a wine—it’s a symbol of Armenia’s wine revival. Crafted by the trailblazer Zorik Gharibian, this wine brought international acclaim to Armenian viticulture and inspired a new wave of winemakers to return to their roots.

🎉 Special Offer: Buy More, Save More

Stock up on this landmark vintage: Get a discount when you purchase 6 bottles of Zorah 2021 Karasì — perfect for collectors, dinner parties, or meaningful gifts.

Raise a glass to history. Rediscover Armenia. Karasì awaits.
🍷 Genatz! Santé!