Areni Wine Factory
Areni Wine Factory
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
By the time I visited Areni Wine Factory, I had visited several others and had tried lots of excellent Armenian wine. So, for me, this was not a wine tasting visit - by the way, I thought their wines were rather mediocre - but another hospitality experience.
Of interest were the large, beautifully painted earthenware qvevri vessels.
The young lady who offered me samples and showed me around was simply delightful : charming, passionate about the winery and very informative. She did a splendid job and turned my winery tour into a most pleasant experience. Thank you !
Of interest were the large, beautifully painted earthenware qvevri vessels.
The young lady who offered me samples and showed me around was simply delightful : charming, passionate about the winery and very informative. She did a splendid job and turned my winery tour into a most pleasant experience. Thank you !
Written November 16, 2023
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sunilt1960
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1,054 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
This is a small winery and has groups tour. There was wide selection wines and wines and wines produced from fruits which was my first experience. They offer a tour of the winery for the visitors and tell us about the winery making process, including the crushers as well as the maturing process.
They offer a wide tasting of wines and we tasted 9 wines including fruit wines. The pomegranate wines was my favorite. A nice place to visit. We liked the atmosphere wholly and the information given in the wine tour by the lady. It is located nearly 110-120km far from Yerevan on the left bank of river. The place is small place is really informative and worth to be visited.
There’s a small souvenir shop selling the wines produced there and the pricing was very good. They offer wines for sale, nicely priced.
They offer a wide tasting of wines and we tasted 9 wines including fruit wines. The pomegranate wines was my favorite. A nice place to visit. We liked the atmosphere wholly and the information given in the wine tour by the lady. It is located nearly 110-120km far from Yerevan on the left bank of river. The place is small place is really informative and worth to be visited.
There’s a small souvenir shop selling the wines produced there and the pricing was very good. They offer wines for sale, nicely priced.
Written September 30, 2023
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Bezdomny
Athens, Greece19 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
In this area there are many places to taste wine, this one happens to have a good location (on main road) and regular tourist traffic, for that reason (I'm assuming) they lack the personal touch that the other places have.
I came for Tasting (I had heard of it from Lonely Planet) which was 600 Dram, and the three wines they gave me samples of were pretty good, though the quantities were minuscule.
I liked the white and asked for another glass, that was 500 Dram.
I guess that's an okay price but it's much less elsewhere, though the quality varies greatly around the region. This winery has established itself as a reliable producer, therefore the price is probably merited.
I came for Tasting (I had heard of it from Lonely Planet) which was 600 Dram, and the three wines they gave me samples of were pretty good, though the quantities were minuscule.
I liked the white and asked for another glass, that was 500 Dram.
I guess that's an okay price but it's much less elsewhere, though the quality varies greatly around the region. This winery has established itself as a reliable producer, therefore the price is probably merited.
Written August 21, 2017
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CQRami
Chongqing, China5 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Since we arrived to Armenia we were planning to go and visit this wine factory. It cost us some 100 USD for transportation and 2 hours driving to reach there. The factory settings looks good and well organized to receive guests. There was a lady presented various types of wine, and offered testing several varieties of red and white wine. Things were fine so far. We were a group of 15 and bought 25 bottles. Once we paid and we asked to try another type of semi dry wine. The sales girl started shouting and almost kicking us out!! When we asked why, she said you already bought and you keep asking for other wine to try!! It was, too rude and impolite from her. When I asked her to make her voice lower, she started screaming. I do regret to visit that place, it was embarrassing in front of tourist from many countries.
When we went back to Yerevan. I found that their prices were double than the most expensive supermarket in the town. I do love Armenia and hope people can work better to improve their manners to attract more tourist for this beautiful country.
When we went back to Yerevan. I found that their prices were double than the most expensive supermarket in the town. I do love Armenia and hope people can work better to improve their manners to attract more tourist for this beautiful country.
Written July 31, 2017
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Brooklynite_Abroad
New York City, NY2,898 contributions
Aug 2016
Guides will stop here to let you watch a boring video on local ancient viticulture. You then taste various wine varieties and horrific fruit wines. Nothing of quality can be found here. Save your time and skip this tourist trap.
Written August 11, 2016
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Marcy H
Osaka, Japan82 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
We were very excited to hear our tour itinerary included a visit to a winery... We're wine lovers of the not pretentious kind and could't wait to hear about wine production in a country with one of the world's oldest traditions of wine making... or at least, try a nice glass and buy a bottle for the way home.
Instead, this was a big tourist trap where we had the "opportunity" to taste about 20 different drinks, including fruit wines and vodka/schnapps. Some of the fruit wines were just about drinkable, none of the reds or the white were. Armenia does some really spectacular wines (amphora wines included, made the way it was thousands of years ago), but you won't find it here.
All reds we tried were essentially vinegar. They seemed to be mostly out to sell their "almost 20 year old wine" to Russian tourists for top dollar (about $20 a bottle) for that show off premium feeling, however, none of their wines are of a quality that benefits from aging. 2012 was equaly poor, it woud have been nice to taste a younger vintage, as I can imagine this can be decent (think cheap but quaffable table wine) when younger.
We had a peek at the cellar/storage and that also explains the poor quality... do yourself a favour and buy any bottle from a supermarket/corner shop in Yerevan and it'll be better. Go to a proper winery and be amazed (although even then, it's hard to compare with French/Italian wines). +2 because they did let you taste a variety and staff wasn't trying to hard sell.
On the other hand, grandmothers along the road just outside sell their homemade stuff, might be a better bet ;)
Instead, this was a big tourist trap where we had the "opportunity" to taste about 20 different drinks, including fruit wines and vodka/schnapps. Some of the fruit wines were just about drinkable, none of the reds or the white were. Armenia does some really spectacular wines (amphora wines included, made the way it was thousands of years ago), but you won't find it here.
All reds we tried were essentially vinegar. They seemed to be mostly out to sell their "almost 20 year old wine" to Russian tourists for top dollar (about $20 a bottle) for that show off premium feeling, however, none of their wines are of a quality that benefits from aging. 2012 was equaly poor, it woud have been nice to taste a younger vintage, as I can imagine this can be decent (think cheap but quaffable table wine) when younger.
We had a peek at the cellar/storage and that also explains the poor quality... do yourself a favour and buy any bottle from a supermarket/corner shop in Yerevan and it'll be better. Go to a proper winery and be amazed (although even then, it's hard to compare with French/Italian wines). +2 because they did let you taste a variety and staff wasn't trying to hard sell.
On the other hand, grandmothers along the road just outside sell their homemade stuff, might be a better bet ;)
Written April 21, 2016
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia3,450 contributions
Jun 2022
We were treated to a fantastic wine and spirit tasting. There were nine wines and five spirits. Dis not really enjoy the pomegranate wine, but the rest were good.
Written June 16, 2022
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Markus V
Espoo, Finland744 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Our third stop at wineyard tour.
They had dozen different kind of wines and vodkas to taste.
Wines: some of the wines were OK, some of them just OK.
I did not like vodkas - for me they taste like home burn.
The bests: Cherry wine, peach wine - both sweet desert wines.
A lot of tourist - we saw twice bus load of people ... more like factory.
They had dozen different kind of wines and vodkas to taste.
Wines: some of the wines were OK, some of them just OK.
I did not like vodkas - for me they taste like home burn.
The bests: Cherry wine, peach wine - both sweet desert wines.
A lot of tourist - we saw twice bus load of people ... more like factory.
Written June 17, 2019
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Geeshan
United Kingdom209 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
what a great way to set off on the winding road to Norvank but to stop for a sip at Areni Winery....
My dream date would be a hike through the woods followed by an outdoor picnic followed by a glass of wine at sunset... Heaven !
My dream date would be a hike through the woods followed by an outdoor picnic followed by a glass of wine at sunset... Heaven !
Written February 14, 2019
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Vicky S
Riffa, Bahrain21 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
I only tried their pomegranate and their blueberry wine among their wide selection of products, but I must say they truly taste perfect! I’m no wine-drinker, but the common wines I’ve had pale in comparison to the Areni brand. I hope I can find some in my home country.
Written January 23, 2019
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Can we pay in usd or do they accept only amd?
Written October 27, 2018
How much is it for the wine tasting tour?
Written October 22, 2018
we paid all inclusive! so not sure if theres a separate option for wine tasting alone!
Written October 23, 2018
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