2018 Yacoubian-Hobbs Areni Sarpina Rind, Vayots Dzor, Armenia
| Country | Armenia |
|---|---|
| Region | Vayots Dzor |
| Appellation | Aghavnadzor |
| Winery | Yacoubian-Hobbs |
| Vintage(s) | 2018 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100% Areni: an ancient variety indigenous to Armenia, Areni has adapted perfectly to the high altitude, mountainous region of Vayots Dzor, where the vines thrive on the rocky, mineral-rich, volcanic soils. This late ripening grape makes fresh, elegant, structured wines with bright red fruit flavors, and a characteristic black pepper spice. |
| Country | Armenia |
|---|---|
| Region | Vayots Dzor |
| Appellation | Aghavnadzor |
| Winery | Yacoubian-Hobbs |
| Vintage(s) | 2018 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100% Areni: an ancient variety indigenous to Armenia, Areni has adapted perfectly to the high altitude, mountainous region of Vayots Dzor, where the vines thrive on the rocky, mineral-rich, volcanic soils. This late ripening grape makes fresh, elegant, structured wines with bright red fruit flavors, and a characteristic black pepper spice. |
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| Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| Product Code | YH-4ANSA18 |
| Inventory | In Stock |
Tasting notes
Complex aromas of blackcurrant, spiced plum, and cacao nib entice in this barrel-aged Areni. Layered notes of spiced fig, forest floor, and black pepper are balanced by dusty tannins and a lingering finish.
Cellaring
ELEVATION: over 1,300 meters (4,000 feet)
Viticulture
VINEYARD SOURCE: Rind, Vayots Dzor
Vinification
fermentation in stainless steel; aged 36 months in neutral French oak barrels
Aged in French oak, and produced in small quantity, the ‘Sarpina’ is named for the posts used to train vines as is recorded in Armenian agricultural history books. With the name ‘Sarpina’ we honor Armenia’s rich, ancient wine history.
Winery Description
Internationally renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs, and partners the Yacoubian family journey to the Birthplace of Wine to craft modern, world class wines from the indigenous varieties found in the high altitude, mineral rich soils ofVayots Dzor, Armenia. Their newly planted vineyards grow a stone's throw away from the Areni-1 cave, the oldest known winery dating from over 6,000 years ago. With their local team, Paul and the Yacoubi ans are growing and crafting wines that confirm Armenia's part not only in the ancient history of winemaking, but in its very relevant present and future amongst the great wine regions of the world.
The Partnership
Founded on a partnership forged from friendship and a shared passion for wine in 2008, the journey between Paul and the Yacoubian brothers represents a commitment to the exploration, and authentic cultivation and promotion of the world's oldest wine region. The Yacoubians'grandparents escaped from Armenia in the diaspora of the early 20th cent ury— their return pays homage to a heritage that survives in the vibrancy of their Armenian community abroad, and locally with their friends and family in Los Angeles.
A Sense of Place - ArmeniaThe cradle of wine civilization I An historic world wine region After touring several of Armenia's wine growing regions in 2005, Paul and the Yacoubians settled on the Vayots Dzor province to begin their exploration. With vineyards at ele vations exceeding 5,000ft, this mountainous region is one of Armenia's most sparsely populated, and is home to only about 10% of the country's vineyards. It is also home to the Areni-1 cave, site of the world's oldest known proto-winery, dated to 4,100 be.
Here in the mountainous Vayots Dzor, extremely rocky soils of volcanic origin and limestone, and an extended growing season provide unique terroir for indigenous varieties such as the country's emblematic red grape: areni.
"The soul of a wine is when it speaks to a place. If you don't have that, then you've missed everything. And that quest is why we're so fired up to be here. "
- Paul Hobbs