{"product_id":"zorah-karasi-areni-noir-2023","title":"Zorah Karasi Areni Noir 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarasi Areni Noir produced by Zorah is a protected designation Armenian red wine that enhances the \u003cstrong\u003eAreni Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety, vinified in concrete and matured in amphora. On the palate, it stands out for its medium-full body, dense and juicy, perfectly balanced by a vibrant freshness. The tasting reveals a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by ripe and harmonious tannins. The bouquet opens with notes of wild berries and refined \u003cstrong\u003esmoky hints\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing with a long, spicy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the mountainous region of Vayots Dzor, from vineyards cultivated at a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e of around 1,400 metres. In these lands immune to phylloxera, the vines grow on their \u003cstrong\u003eown roots\u003c\/strong\u003e in sandy and calcareous soils, rich in large stones. The harsh climate and the particular composition of the soil give the wine a natural acidity and an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in raw concrete vats using \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine matures for about twelve months in the characteristic buried \u003cstrong\u003ekarasi amphorae\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allow for slow and complex maturation. The process concludes with a further six months of ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarasi by Zorah celebrates 6,000 years of Armenian winemaking history, showcasing the ancient indigenous grape variety \u003cstrong\u003eAreni Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in the extreme terroir of Vayots Dzor. This elegant red combines tradition and modern vision: it ferments with native yeasts and matures for a year in \u003cstrong\u003etraditional partially buried clay amphorae\u003c\/strong\u003e, the typical karas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zorah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830283489451,"sku":"61554","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/zorah-karasi-areni-noir-2023_61554_1_5407baef-a4d0-42b0-9fbe-4b3e07935d05.webp?v=1779380869","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/zorah-karasi-areni-noir-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}