Zorah Voski Voskehat, Garandmak

"Grape varieties: Voskehat, Garandmak Ancient indigenous varieties, archaeological evidence suggests that both Voskèak and Garandmak, have been present in Armenia for millennia. Voskèat in translation “Golden seed” is considered Queen of Armenia’s grapes. It is a delicate golden-colored grape with small compact, relatively thin-skinned berries and cross-shaped bunches. Garandmak, in translation “Fatty tail”, one of the most popular grapes, is a much hardy variety, greenish-yellow in colour, with larger thicker skinned berries and compact bunches. Voskì, gold in translation, pays homage to two distinct native Armenian grape varieties which come together beautifully to create the authentic spirit of this wine. Terroir Although both varieties are present throughout Armenia’s territory, the exceptional terroir of Vayots Dzor, with its high altitudes, low vigour Phylloxera free, rocky, sandy soils coupled with elevated daytime temperatures contrasting with the cool nights, yield distinctively balanced fruit in this region and highlight the full potential of these grapes. The grapes for Voskì are sourced from old vineyards at altitudes of 1400 meters from vines grown on original ungrafted roots. Aging Fermentation occurs in large, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks which are left rough deliberately to favor micro-oxygenation using only natural yeast. Aging then continues in stainless tanks for eleven months with a further six months in bottle."