ZorahHeritage Chilar 2020

Name: Heritage Chilar
Brand: Zorah
SKU: VIN-012085
Price: 332.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 12085

£55.40 inc VAT

£332.40 / case of 6

White Wine from
Vayots Dzor, Armenia

Country: Armenia

Region: Vayots Dzor

Type: White Wine

Winery: Zorah

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Zorik Gharibian

Grape: Chilar

Grape: 100% Chilar

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Country: Armenia

Region: Vayots Dzor

Type: White Wine

Winery: Zorah

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Zorik Gharibian

Grape: Chilar

Grape: 100% Chilar

Product Notes

Zorah Heritage Chilar wine is a spectacular Armenian wine with an enriching palette of tastes. This wine offers a vibrant crimson-red colour, and a robust blend of flavours like pomegranate, cherry and wildberry. There are also notes of spice, leather and wet earth, layered on top of a mineral-infused finish. Zorah Heritage Chilar wine, aged in traditional amphorae, exudes an alluring complexity and authenticity which reflect the wine's origin. It is a delightful wine, irresistibly enjoyable, with a flavour profile that is beautifully structured and thoughtfully balanced. Its refined elegance is quintessential Zorah, making it an exquisite choice for wine enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon in colour, despite the skin contact, this wine is beautifully balanced and textural. The nose boasts fresh pear and white peach aromas, with subtle notes of fennel. There is a harmonious depth to the palate, with flavours of citrus on the long finish.

About the Winery

Established in the heart of Armenia, Zorah winery is a remarkable fusion of ancient tradition and modern innovation. Situated in the high altitude region of Vayots Dzor, it is one of those hidden gems in the world of wine.

Zorah winery was born out of Zorik Gharibian's passion for his ancestral homeland of Armenia coupled with his love for fine wines. This innovative yet deeply rooted winery aims to produce world-class wines that embody the distinctiveness of Armenia's ancient grape varieties as well as its unique terroir.

Seated amidst age-old monasteries, the vineyards are a reflection of Armenia's long-standing affinity with wine-making history. Herein, millennia-old indigenous grape varieties, especially the cherished "Areni Noir", thrive in a pristine environment, surrounded by striking mountain landscapes and nurtured by an extreme climate.

The winery itself is designed, in Zorik’s words to be “respectful of the environment and local architectural traditions.” Exposed, locally sourced stone is combined with contemporary building techniques to create an ambiance that is both rustic and modern, beautifully mimicking the wines it produces.

Zorah's flagship wine, Karasi, is aged in traditional large clay amphorae buried in the ground to further enrich the character of the wine. This practice is a loving nod to Armenian wine-making history, believed to have span over six millennia; making it one of the oldest in the world. The end result is a wine rich in depth and character, beautifully capturing the essence of Armenia in each bottle.

In it's relatively short existence, the winery has garnered international acclaim. With mentions in prestigious publications including Bloomberg and Decanter, Zorah is firmly placing Armenia on the wine world’s map.

Each visit to Zorah winery, idyllically set against the backdrop of Armenia's captivating landscapes, promises an exquisite journey into a distinctive wine-making culture. It's an invitation to experience the harmonious blend of ancient heritage and innovative spirit, graciously poured into each glass of Zorah's wines.

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