Gevorkian Winery Ariats 2022 Kangoun Carbonic Karasi Natural Wine – Ararat Valley, Armenia
100% Kangoun | Natural Wine | Carbonic Maceration | Karasi (Amphora) Fermented

Description & Tasting Notes

Experience a bold expression of Armenian terroir with the Ariats 2022 Kangoun Carbonic Karasi Natural Wine by Gevorkian Winery — a groundbreaking natural white wine crafted using carbonic maceration and traditional Karasi (amphora) fermentation. Made from the indigenous Kangoun grape grown in the fertile Ararat Valley, this limited-production wine represents the harmony of ancient methods and modern natural winemaking.

🍇 Grape & Region:

• Grape Variety: 100% Kangoun — a unique Armenian white grape known for its freshness, acidity, and floral character.
• Region: Ararat Valley, Armenia — a sun-drenched, high-altitude wine region famous for its volcanic soils, rich viticultural history, and ideal ripening conditions.

🌿 What is Carbonic Maceration?

Carbonic maceration is a natural fermentation technique where whole grapes are fermented in a carbon dioxide-rich environment before being crushed. This process enhances the wine’s fruit-forward character, creates soft tannins, and introduces playful, lifted aromatics — often resulting in wines that are fresh, juicy, and vibrant, with minimal bitterness and maximum drinkability.

🦠 What is Natural Wine?

Natural wine is made with minimal intervention in both the vineyard and winery. Grapes are farmed organically or biodynamically, and the winemaking avoids additives, artificial yeasts, fining agents, or excessive sulfites. The result is a living wine, full of energy, complexity, and authenticity — a pure reflection of grape, place, and time.

🍷 Tasting Notes:

• Color: Pale golden yellow with a natural haze from unfiltered winemaking
• Aroma: Expressive nose of white blossoms, pear skin, lemon zest, and wet stone, with hints of dried herbs and quince
• Palate: Crisp and energetic with flavors of citrus peel, green melon, wild mint, and saline minerality. The texture is lightly grippy from skin contact, balanced with mouthwatering acidity and a clean, earthy finish.
• Style: Dry | Natural | Carbonic | Amphora-aged
• Body: Light to medium
• Alcohol: (typically 11–13%, verify for label)

🧀 Food Pairing:

Pairs beautifully with grilled white fish, Mediterranean mezze, fresh goat cheese, herbed salads, or Armenian lavash with soft cheeses. Serve slightly chilled to bring out its refreshing aromatics and minerality.

Why You'll Love It:

• Made with ancient Karasi amphora fermentation
• Carbonic maceration highlights the purity of Kangoun
• Natural, low-intervention winemaking
• Single-varietal expression of an indigenous Armenian grape
• A rare and compelling white wine for adventurous palates and natural wine lovers

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