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Areni Wine Festival – a Tradition in Fermenting

Posted on October 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The Wine festival in Areni village of Vayots Dzor region in Armenia was held for the 4th consecutive time on Saturday, October 6th. The annual event, which is partly sponsored by the Armenian government, is slowly turning into a tradition and a welcome one, judging from these great photo shots published by Azatutyun.am. Continue reading →

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World’s Oldest Winery Found in Armenia

Posted on January 11, 2011 by | 1 Comment
An apparent wine press (in front of sign) and fermentation vat (right) emerge during a dig in Armenia. Photograph courtesy Gregory Areshian

An apparent wine press (in front of sign) and fermentation vat (right) emerge during a dig in Armenia. Photograph courtesy Gregory Areshian

Archaeologists have uncovered a wine press for stomping grapes, fermentation and storage vessels, drinking cups, and withered grape vines, skins, and seeds, near the village of Areni, in the same cave where a stunningly preserved, 5,500-year-old leather shoe was recently found, National Geographic reports. Continue reading →

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