Areni Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Areni
Areni Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Nebbiolo and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-cherry and pomegranate fruit with spice accents.
- Check structure as medium tannin with lively but integrated acidity.
Confidence signals
- Areni Noir profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vayots Dzor · Areni · Arpa Valley
- Classic styles: Flagship Armenian red grown at altitude and associated with ancient cave-winemaking heritage · Fresh red-fruit profile with medium tannin and savory spice line
Common questions
Is Areni Noir a red or white grape variety?
Areni Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Areni Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Areni Noir include red cherry, pomegranate and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Areni Noir?
Documented tells for Areni Noir: Anchor on red-cherry and pomegranate fruit with spice accents. and Check structure as medium tannin with lively but integrated acidity..
What is Areni Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Areni Noir is most commonly confused with Nebbiolo, Xinomavro and Saperavi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Areni Noir grown?
Classic regions for Areni Noir include Vayots Dzor, Areni and Arpa Valley.