Noravank Red Dry Wine 2022 750ML
Regular price
$21.99
Liquor and More
6670 Foothill Blvd
Tujunga CA 91042
United States
- Tasting Notes
- Areni’s versatility makes it a perfect choice for pairing with a range of foods, especially dishes that reflect Armenia’s culinary heritage and earthy, smoky flavors.
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Appearance - Typically medium to deep ruby-red in color. Young wines may exhibit purple hues, while aged versions develop garnet tones.
- Aroma Fruity: Red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, and blackcurrant. - - Floral: Hints of violet or wildflowers, adding elegance to the bouquet.
- - Spicy/Earthy: Black pepper, dried herbs, and subtle earthy or smoky notes.
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Palate - - Acidity: Medium to high, offering a refreshing and vibrant character.
- - Tannins: Fine-grained, moderate tannins that provide structure without overpowering.
- - Body: Light to medium-bodied, with a smooth texture.
- Flavor Profile:
- - Bright red fruits like cherry, red currant, and plum.
- - Hints of black tea, dried herbs, or pepper.
- - Subtle mineral and earthy undertones due to volcanic soils.
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Finish - Clean, with a long-lasting fruity and spicy aftertaste. Occasionally marked by a touch of smokiness or minerality.
-
Aging - Young Areni wines are fresh and fruity. Aged versions develop complex tertiary notes of dried fruits, leather, tobacco, and savory elements, becoming more refined and nuanced.
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Best Pairings for Areni Grape Wine - Areni wines are versatile, thanks to their balanced acidity, medium body, and fine tannins. They pair well with a variety of dishes that highlight the wine’s fruity, floral, and spicy characteristics.
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Meat Dishes - - Grilled Lamb or Beef Kebabs: The wine's bright acidity and subtle tannins cut through the richness of the meat.
- - Roast Duck or Game: Complements the savory and slightly sweet flavors.
- - Barbecue: The smoky, charred flavors pair beautifully with Areni's earthy and spicy notes.
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Poultry - - Herb-Roasted Chicken: Highlights the wine's floral and red fruit tones.
- - Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce: A harmonious match with the wine’s cherry and cranberry notes.
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Vegetarian Dishes - - Grilled or Roasted Vegetables: Especially eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini, which pair well with Areni’s earthy undertones.
- - Mushroom Risotto: The earthy flavors of mushrooms complement the wine’s minerality.
- - Stuffed Bell Peppers: Enhances the wine's acidity and fruity character.
-
Cheese - - Semi-Hard Cheeses: Manchego, Gouda, or Asiago bring out the wine’s fruity and floral elements.
- - Aged Cheeses: Pair with Parmesan or aged Cheddar for a contrast of sharpness with the wine’s smoothness.
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Armenian Cuisine - - Khorovats (Armenian Barbecue): A traditional pairing, highlighting both the wine and the dish's smoky flavors.
- - Tolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves): Complements the herbal and savory flavors of the dish.
- - Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread with Meat Topping): A lighter pairing that matches Areni’s vibrant acidity.
-
Spicy Dishes - - Mediterranean or Middle Eastern Spices: Dishes with cumin, coriander, or paprika work well with the wine’s spice notes.
- - Curry (Mild to Medium): Balances the spices without overwhelming the palate.
- Light Desserts
- - Dark Chocolate with Cherry Filling: Mirrors the wine’s cherry and plum flavors.
- - Berry Tart: Enhances the fruity profile of the wine.
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Production Details - • Winery: Maran
• Grapes: 100% Sev Areni
• Region: Vayots Dzor
• Wine style: Dry Red Wine
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
- Tasting Notes
- Areni’s versatility makes it a perfect choice for pairing with a range of foods, especially dishes that reflect Armenia’s culinary heritage and earthy, smoky flavors.
-
Appearance - Typically medium to deep ruby-red in color. Young wines may exhibit purple hues, while aged versions develop garnet tones.
- Aroma Fruity: Red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, and blackcurrant. - - Floral: Hints of violet or wildflowers, adding elegance to the bouquet.
- - Spicy/Earthy: Black pepper, dried herbs, and subtle earthy or smoky notes.
-
Palate - - Acidity: Medium to high, offering a refreshing and vibrant character.
- - Tannins: Fine-grained, moderate tannins that provide structure without overpowering.
- - Body: Light to medium-bodied, with a smooth texture.
- Flavor Profile:
- - Bright red fruits like cherry, red currant, and plum.
- - Hints of black tea, dried herbs, or pepper.
- - Subtle mineral and earthy undertones due to volcanic soils.
-
Finish - Clean, with a long-lasting fruity and spicy aftertaste. Occasionally marked by a touch of smokiness or minerality.
-
Aging - Young Areni wines are fresh and fruity. Aged versions develop complex tertiary notes of dried fruits, leather, tobacco, and savory elements, becoming more refined and nuanced.
-
Best Pairings for Areni Grape Wine - Areni wines are versatile, thanks to their balanced acidity, medium body, and fine tannins. They pair well with a variety of dishes that highlight the wine’s fruity, floral, and spicy characteristics.
-
Meat Dishes - - Grilled Lamb or Beef Kebabs: The wine's bright acidity and subtle tannins cut through the richness of the meat.
- - Roast Duck or Game: Complements the savory and slightly sweet flavors.
- - Barbecue: The smoky, charred flavors pair beautifully with Areni's earthy and spicy notes.
-
Poultry - - Herb-Roasted Chicken: Highlights the wine's floral and red fruit tones.
- - Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce: A harmonious match with the wine’s cherry and cranberry notes.
-
Vegetarian Dishes - - Grilled or Roasted Vegetables: Especially eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini, which pair well with Areni’s earthy undertones.
- - Mushroom Risotto: The earthy flavors of mushrooms complement the wine’s minerality.
- - Stuffed Bell Peppers: Enhances the wine's acidity and fruity character.
-
Cheese - - Semi-Hard Cheeses: Manchego, Gouda, or Asiago bring out the wine’s fruity and floral elements.
- - Aged Cheeses: Pair with Parmesan or aged Cheddar for a contrast of sharpness with the wine’s smoothness.
-
Armenian Cuisine - - Khorovats (Armenian Barbecue): A traditional pairing, highlighting both the wine and the dish's smoky flavors.
- - Tolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves): Complements the herbal and savory flavors of the dish.
- - Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread with Meat Topping): A lighter pairing that matches Areni’s vibrant acidity.
-
Spicy Dishes - - Mediterranean or Middle Eastern Spices: Dishes with cumin, coriander, or paprika work well with the wine’s spice notes.
- - Curry (Mild to Medium): Balances the spices without overwhelming the palate.
- Light Desserts
- - Dark Chocolate with Cherry Filling: Mirrors the wine’s cherry and plum flavors.
- - Berry Tart: Enhances the fruity profile of the wine.
-
Production Details - • Winery: Maran
• Grapes: 100% Sev Areni
• Region: Vayots Dzor
• Wine style: Dry Red Wine
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
Noravank Red Dry Wine 2022 750ML
Regular price
$21.99
- Tasting Notes
- Areni’s versatility makes it a perfect choice for pairing with a range of foods, especially dishes that reflect Armenia’s culinary heritage and earthy, smoky flavors.
-
Appearance - Typically medium to deep ruby-red in color. Young wines may exhibit purple hues, while aged versions develop garnet tones.
- Aroma Fruity: Red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, and blackcurrant. - - Floral: Hints of violet or wildflowers, adding elegance to the bouquet.
- - Spicy/Earthy: Black pepper, dried herbs, and subtle earthy or smoky notes.
-
Palate - - Acidity: Medium to high, offering a refreshing and vibrant character.
- - Tannins: Fine-grained, moderate tannins that provide structure without overpowering.
- - Body: Light to medium-bodied, with a smooth texture.
- Flavor Profile:
- - Bright red fruits like cherry, red currant, and plum.
- - Hints of black tea, dried herbs, or pepper.
- - Subtle mineral and earthy undertones due to volcanic soils.
-
Finish - Clean, with a long-lasting fruity and spicy aftertaste. Occasionally marked by a touch of smokiness or minerality.
-
Aging - Young Areni wines are fresh and fruity. Aged versions develop complex tertiary notes of dried fruits, leather, tobacco, and savory elements, becoming more refined and nuanced.
-
Best Pairings for Areni Grape Wine - Areni wines are versatile, thanks to their balanced acidity, medium body, and fine tannins. They pair well with a variety of dishes that highlight the wine’s fruity, floral, and spicy characteristics.
-
Meat Dishes - - Grilled Lamb or Beef Kebabs: The wine's bright acidity and subtle tannins cut through the richness of the meat.
- - Roast Duck or Game: Complements the savory and slightly sweet flavors.
- - Barbecue: The smoky, charred flavors pair beautifully with Areni's earthy and spicy notes.
-
Poultry - - Herb-Roasted Chicken: Highlights the wine's floral and red fruit tones.
- - Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce: A harmonious match with the wine’s cherry and cranberry notes.
-
Vegetarian Dishes - - Grilled or Roasted Vegetables: Especially eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini, which pair well with Areni’s earthy undertones.
- - Mushroom Risotto: The earthy flavors of mushrooms complement the wine’s minerality.
- - Stuffed Bell Peppers: Enhances the wine's acidity and fruity character.
-
Cheese - - Semi-Hard Cheeses: Manchego, Gouda, or Asiago bring out the wine’s fruity and floral elements.
- - Aged Cheeses: Pair with Parmesan or aged Cheddar for a contrast of sharpness with the wine’s smoothness.
-
Armenian Cuisine - - Khorovats (Armenian Barbecue): A traditional pairing, highlighting both the wine and the dish's smoky flavors.
- - Tolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves): Complements the herbal and savory flavors of the dish.
- - Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread with Meat Topping): A lighter pairing that matches Areni’s vibrant acidity.
-
Spicy Dishes - - Mediterranean or Middle Eastern Spices: Dishes with cumin, coriander, or paprika work well with the wine’s spice notes.
- - Curry (Mild to Medium): Balances the spices without overwhelming the palate.
- Light Desserts
- - Dark Chocolate with Cherry Filling: Mirrors the wine’s cherry and plum flavors.
- - Berry Tart: Enhances the fruity profile of the wine.
-
Production Details - • Winery: Maran
• Grapes: 100% Sev Areni
• Region: Vayots Dzor
• Wine style: Dry Red Wine
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
- Tasting Notes
- Areni’s versatility makes it a perfect choice for pairing with a range of foods, especially dishes that reflect Armenia’s culinary heritage and earthy, smoky flavors.
-
Appearance - Typically medium to deep ruby-red in color. Young wines may exhibit purple hues, while aged versions develop garnet tones.
- Aroma Fruity: Red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, and blackcurrant. - - Floral: Hints of violet or wildflowers, adding elegance to the bouquet.
- - Spicy/Earthy: Black pepper, dried herbs, and subtle earthy or smoky notes.
-
Palate - - Acidity: Medium to high, offering a refreshing and vibrant character.
- - Tannins: Fine-grained, moderate tannins that provide structure without overpowering.
- - Body: Light to medium-bodied, with a smooth texture.
- Flavor Profile:
- - Bright red fruits like cherry, red currant, and plum.
- - Hints of black tea, dried herbs, or pepper.
- - Subtle mineral and earthy undertones due to volcanic soils.
-
Finish - Clean, with a long-lasting fruity and spicy aftertaste. Occasionally marked by a touch of smokiness or minerality.
-
Aging - Young Areni wines are fresh and fruity. Aged versions develop complex tertiary notes of dried fruits, leather, tobacco, and savory elements, becoming more refined and nuanced.
-
Best Pairings for Areni Grape Wine - Areni wines are versatile, thanks to their balanced acidity, medium body, and fine tannins. They pair well with a variety of dishes that highlight the wine’s fruity, floral, and spicy characteristics.
-
Meat Dishes - - Grilled Lamb or Beef Kebabs: The wine's bright acidity and subtle tannins cut through the richness of the meat.
- - Roast Duck or Game: Complements the savory and slightly sweet flavors.
- - Barbecue: The smoky, charred flavors pair beautifully with Areni's earthy and spicy notes.
-
Poultry - - Herb-Roasted Chicken: Highlights the wine's floral and red fruit tones.
- - Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce: A harmonious match with the wine’s cherry and cranberry notes.
-
Vegetarian Dishes - - Grilled or Roasted Vegetables: Especially eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini, which pair well with Areni’s earthy undertones.
- - Mushroom Risotto: The earthy flavors of mushrooms complement the wine’s minerality.
- - Stuffed Bell Peppers: Enhances the wine's acidity and fruity character.
-
Cheese - - Semi-Hard Cheeses: Manchego, Gouda, or Asiago bring out the wine’s fruity and floral elements.
- - Aged Cheeses: Pair with Parmesan or aged Cheddar for a contrast of sharpness with the wine’s smoothness.
-
Armenian Cuisine - - Khorovats (Armenian Barbecue): A traditional pairing, highlighting both the wine and the dish's smoky flavors.
- - Tolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves): Complements the herbal and savory flavors of the dish.
- - Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread with Meat Topping): A lighter pairing that matches Areni’s vibrant acidity.
-
Spicy Dishes - - Mediterranean or Middle Eastern Spices: Dishes with cumin, coriander, or paprika work well with the wine’s spice notes.
- - Curry (Mild to Medium): Balances the spices without overwhelming the palate.
- Light Desserts
- - Dark Chocolate with Cherry Filling: Mirrors the wine’s cherry and plum flavors.
- - Berry Tart: Enhances the fruity profile of the wine.
-
Production Details - • Winery: Maran
• Grapes: 100% Sev Areni
• Region: Vayots Dzor
• Wine style: Dry Red Wine
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Allergens: Contains sulfites