The origins of Maran date back to 1828-30 whem Sargis and his wife Maran repatriated from Persia to the Armenian province of Vayots Dzor. Sargis's son expanded the vineyard his parents had planted and called it Marani as a tribute to his mother. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the descendants of the family revitalized the traditions, launching the first commercial wines under Maran brand. The company nowadays owns 5 ha of vineyards in the Vayots Dzor province, which applied for organic certification in 2019. The wine brands include "Noravank", "Bagratuni" and the newest one, "Malahi"

Sustainability, family, tradition and expertise come together at Karas Wines, an Armenian winery seated under the eternal gaze of Mount Ararat. Karas means 'amphora' in Armenian, a sacred wine-making clay vessel used here for 6,200 years. That, combined with Armenia's ancient oenological culture, inspires them to chart the future of the birthplace of wine while reclaiming the mantle as a producer of the world's most desired wines. Following their mission to produce world-class vintages from their own vineyards in Armavir, Armenia, Karas invites everyone to visit and see the whole process of winemaking, as well as to enjoy Karas wines in the picture-postcard vineyards.

The province of Aragatsotn is located in the western part of Armenia and is surrounded by mountains from three sides; one of which is Mount Aragats, the highest peak of Armenia (4,090 m), a most wanted hiking and climbing destination for travelers. THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN ARAGATSOTN •Stargazing at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory • Hiking tours and winter sports • Rock climbing below the village Ohanavan, in the Kasagh canyon • 10th century fortress Amberd • Fishing at the 17th-century bridge of Ashtarak on Kasagh river • Bird Watching at Aragats (best in April, May, September) • Voskehat Wine Fest (September) •Armenia on the Crossroads of Peace Festival (September) • Christian heritage along the Kasagh gorge

Voskevaz Winery is a family-owned company. The winery is a unique castle with Armenian architecture: an exceptional place for wine tourism. The main goal of "Voskevaz" is to work with ancient Armenian grape varieties, to recreate and keep the heritage of traditional Armenian winemaking. In order to follow this concept, our winemakers use ancient 100-140 years old karases for wine fermentation and Armenian oak barrels for aging. All these winemaking technologies, without exception, reflect the true nature of Armenia. Constantly improving and perfecting the quality of its products, almost every year expanding the assortment, the company contributes to the wine world.

Van Ardi is a family winery in the ancient winemaking region of Aragatsotn. At Van Ardi, they are driven by passion and give love to every step of the process. The estate is a sacred place, where positive energy, biodynamic grape-growing and an exchange of experiences are highly valued. They produce still wines, with a focus on indigenous Armenian varieties. Since the start of the production in 2013 they have achieved immediate success with international medals and love from their consumers. Van Ardi means "the Sun of Van", which is their way of paying tribute and being inspired by Armenia's long winemaking history and the family's ancestry from Van. The goal of Van Ardi is to continue to put Armenia on the global wine map with unique, high-quality wines, and their vision is to develop wine culture in Armenia, through tours and events.

Golden Grape ArmAs was founded in 2007 by Armenak Aslanian, who repatriated to his motherland to accomplish the goals that involve the intertwined aspects of family, heritage, culture, and progress, with personal values and responsibilities he maintains as a father, an entrepreneur, and as an Armenian. Alongside his daughters, he preserves an 80-year-old family tradition of wine, naming ArmAs in honor of his grandfather Armenak Aslanian Sr., the original winemaker in the family. He continues to develop ArmAs Estate with a vision to partake in upholding and revitalizing the winemaking legacy in Armenia, the oldest known area for viticulture and enology.

Armenia Wine is a family owned company, and their driving force is the love for the country, respect for traditions and the belief that they have the power to make the future better Beginning with the plantation of vineyards in 2006, the wine was built two years later - they celebrate 2008 as the year their foundation. The first grape reception was organized in. 2009 and the first products appeared in the local market in 2010 Since then, the Company has invested in the latest, most invesin winery and distilery equested in the latest nuous investing in its people and vineyards. In constant pursutdf improvement, they strive to balance a ncient traditions withs. of the art technology.

WINE FOUNDATION OF ARMENIA The Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia was established in 2016 by the decision of the RA Government for the efficient and coordinated development of the sector, as well as for the introduction of new strategies of state policy and developmental programs. Preserving more than six millennia of Armenian winemaking traditions, Armenia's rich culture and historical heritage are nowadays combined with excellent opportunities for development of viticulture and winemaking, climatic conditions, rich diversity of grape varieties, modern technologies and scientific potential, strengthening the basis of sustainable development of the sector. THE MISSION: • to develop the local viticulture as a guarantee of high-quality wine; • to promote the reputation of the country as a wine exporting country; • to provide high quality raw materials; •to increase the competitiveness of Armenian wines in international markets; • to improve the legislative field and the quality control system; •to develop professional skills of the representatives of the sector; to improve the business environment and increase export volumes.

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