Zorah Karasì 2021 comes from the Vayots Dzor wine region in Armenia and is made from 100% Areni Noir, Armenia’s indigenous red variety. The grapes are hand-harvested from older vineyards at around 1,400–1,500 m, and fermentation and ageing take place in traditional amphorae (karasi), followed by additional bottle ageing. The wine offers aromas of dark berries, plum, and spice, while on the palate it is structured, mineral, and elegant with a long finish. Ideal with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Description
Zorah Karasì 2021 comes from the Vayots Dzor wine region in Armenia and is made from 100% Areni Noir, Armenia’s indigenous red variety. The grapes are hand-harvested from older vineyards at around 1,400–1,500 m, and fermentation and ageing take place in traditional amphorae (karasi), followed by additional bottle ageing. The wine offers aromas of dark berries, plum, and spice, while on the palate it is structured, mineral, and elegant with a long finish. Ideal with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Areni Noir |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Armenia – Vayots Dzor |
| Vinarija | Zorah |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The vineyards are located at around 1,400–1,500 m above sea level, on rocky limestone soils. The climate contributes to intense aromas and a complex wine structure. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 13 – 14% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Aromas of dark berries, plum, and sour cherry, with subtle notes of spice and earth. On the palate, it is structured, with fine tannins and a long finish that reflects the high-altitude terroir. |
| Aging | In traditional Armenian amphorae (karasi), followed by additional bottle ageing. |
| Preservation potential | 8–12 years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, dishes with rich sauces, mature cheeses. |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/zorah-karasi/w/1381497?year=2021 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dark berries, plum, and subtle spices dominate, with pronounced minerality and elegant tannins with a long finish. |
| O berbi | Grapes from the 2021 vintage were hand-selected from older vineyards, with care taken to preserve flavour concentration and the aromatic clarity of the Areni Noir variety. |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep ruby-red colour, medium to full body, complex aromas of dark fruit and spice with well-structured tannins and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation and maceration in traditional amphorae with minimal intervention; extended skin contact delivers pronounced texture and authentic terroir. |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Areni Noir |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Armenia – Vayots Dzor |
| Vinarija | Zorah |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The vineyards are located at around 1,400–1,500 m above sea level, on rocky limestone soils. The climate contributes to intense aromas and a complex wine structure. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 13 – 14% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Aromas of dark berries, plum, and sour cherry, with subtle notes of spice and earth. On the palate, it is structured, with fine tannins and a long finish that reflects the high-altitude terroir. |
| Aging | In traditional Armenian amphorae (karasi), followed by additional bottle ageing. |
| Preservation potential | 8–12 years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, dishes with rich sauces, mature cheeses. |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/zorah-karasi/w/1381497?year=2021 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dark berries, plum, and subtle spices dominate, with pronounced minerality and elegant tannins with a long finish. |
| O berbi | Grapes from the 2021 vintage were hand-selected from older vineyards, with care taken to preserve flavour concentration and the aromatic clarity of the Areni Noir variety. |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep ruby-red colour, medium to full body, complex aromas of dark fruit and spice with well-structured tannins and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation and maceration in traditional amphorae with minimal intervention; extended skin contact delivers pronounced texture and authentic terroir. |





