KARAS BLEND RESERVE RED DRY WINE 2017
Armenian heritage, each of our bottles represent our ancient traditions and culture, our restauration spirit and world class standards.
Reserve
Our Reserve Blend draws from a sophisticated assortment of Old World grape varieties harvested from the Eurnekian Family Wine Estates’ vineyards tucked away at the foot of Mount Ararat in Armenia’s Armavir region. This family of blends is barrel aged in Armenian oak, ensuring exciting new levels of complexity.
Head winemaker/ Gabriel Rogel
Consulting winemaker / Michel Rolland (France)
Origin / Ararat Valley, Armavir Region - Armenia.
Grape varieties / Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc.
Soil / Volcanic. Lightly eroded clay formed by basalt, high levels of carbonate and limestone, volcanic tuff and alluvial stones.
Climate / Continental, cold semi-arid with warm summers and dry cold winters. Annual precipitation level is around 305 mm
Vinification / Manual harvest in boxes of 20 Kg. Selection table done twice. Maceration and fermentation done in stainless steel tanks. Aged in Armenian and French oak for 14 months.
Alcohol / 14.7%