Hin Areni Wine Factory

Armenia


Prominently located on the main highway, Hin Areni is a professional outfit that produces a quaffable red using Areni grapes and a dry white using voskehat (golden seed) grapes; both varieties are grown in nearby vineyards. The factory can be visited on a short tour that is best taken in late September and early October during the grape harvest.

The tasting includes three different wines and vintages. Set-menu meals are available (AMD3000 to AMD5000).


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