Heritage Sireni

Voski

ZORAH’S white wine ‘Voskì’ meaning ‘Gold’ in Armenian is a blend of 2 native varieties which are 100% indigenous to Armenia, ‘Voskéat’ and ‘Garan dmak’.The name ‘Voskì’ is a reference to the Voskéat grape variety which means ‘A drop of gold’. The grapes for Voskìcome from carefully selected ancient ungrafted vineyards at 1400 meters above sea level. Fermentation takes place in rough concrete tanks in which the wine is also aged.

Karasi

ZORAH’s first ever wine, “karasì” is made with the indigenous Areni grape variety. Unique to Armenia Areni is considered one of the oldest grape varieties in the world. Fermented in rough concrete vats and aged for long periods in traditional amphorae, hence the name “karasì” meaning ‘from amphorae’, this wine embraces the living heritage of a country while at the same time it delves back into a long forgotten chapter in the ancient history of wine.

Heritage Chilar

ZORAH Heritage Chilar is the first wine in a series which intend to explore. Armenia’s long-forgotten heirloom grapes. Completely abandoned by locals and almost on the road to extinction, Chilar is an ancient endemic white grape variety to Armenia and present in the highlands of Vayotz Dzor. The Chilar grapes are gathered from among random rows of old, local, small plot vineyards in the surroundings of ZORAH estate. The wine is fermented and aged in large traditional Armenian clay amphorae, with around 60 days of skin contact.

Yeraz

The Armenian for dream ZORAH’s Cru wine “YERAZ” is a culmination of many dreams: It is the dream for the revival of an ancient wine culture, the rediscovery of forgotten places and of lost native varieties. A natural field blend, much like colourful threads in a tapestry, the grapes for Yeraz come from small batch ancient vineyard parcels at 1600mtrs (5250ft) above sea level which encompass a vibrant mosaic of varying strains within the ancient Areni grape variety which have survived and evolved through the ages. Fermentation takes place in rough temperature controlled concrete tanks while the aging is part in traditional amphorae and part in large untoasted casks.