Machanyan family winemaking traditions started from small village named Aylur situated near Van. The name of the village came from the river Alluria, which flowed around the village. Inspired by the family winemaking traditions coming from several centuries we created Alluria wines from Armenian indigenous grape varieties grown in our own vineyards.

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Founded in 2006, “Gevorkian Winery” produces wines exclusively from local Armenian grape varieties, and is also the only producer of wines from raisined grapes, according to the ancient Armenian technology “Kakhani”, winter harvest wines “IceWine” and sparkling wines according to the old traditional “Ancestral” technologies, in Armenia.

JRAGHATSPANYAN WINERY - From Tradition To Mastery 

THE JRAGHATSPANYAN HISTORY In Armenia, the ancient cradle of viticulture and winemaking, 6100-year-old traditions are passed down from generation to generation, reaching our days. Having moved from Western Armenia to the Blur district of the historical capital of Armavir, famous for its ancient winemaking traditions, our ancestors planted vineyards, in 1890s built underground cellar and produced their own wine, passing on traditions to generations. Having winemaking traditions inherited from ancestors, a winemaking facility and an underground cellar, the process of making wine and combining it with food has always been an integral part of the daily life of the Jraghatspanyan family. 

TERROIR - The winery and vineyards are in the Ararat valley, in the village of Bambakashat, Armavir region. Climate is continental with 300 sunny days per year. The vineyards are at an altitude of 860 (± 5) m above sea level. There are 3 different soil layers, ranging from clay (60%)-sand (40%) to sand (60%)-clay (40%) composition, with a depth of 4-24 meters of underground artesian waters. Soils with high groundwater levels produce very high-quality grapes with a balanced content of sugars, acids, aromatic and phenolic substances. Jraghatspanyan Winery is a boutique winery located in the Ararat Valley of Armenia, a region renowned for its exceptional terroir and deep roots in the Ancient Wine World. We specialize in producing high-quality wines from Armenian endemic grape varieties, based on tradition, significant production and scientific knowledge, experience, knowledge and opportunities for various experiments. Our wines have received high scores and medals from the prestigious critics and competitions, including 94 points from JamesSuckling.com, as well as medals from Berliner Wine Trophy, IWSC, Mondial de Bruxelles, and more. 

GRAPES - The largest viticultural region of Armenia, sunny Armavir has a lot of unique terroirs. Since this region is prone to winter frost, a rare fan-shaped vine training system is used which uses multiple arms pruned close to the ground, which makes the vine easier to bury in the winter to produce prevent frost damage. The farming is traditional-sustainable, the training of vines is gobelet, traditional multi-arm, vine age 30-70 years. To produce our wines, we use high-quality grapes of the following Armenian grape varieties: Garan Dmak, Kangun, Tigrani, Karmrahyut, Dolband, Muscat vardabuyr.

PRODUCTION - The company has set itself the task of developing the region's viticulture and producing exceptionally high-quality wines, revealing the best processes of growing and processing grapes of the terroir.

Before the founding of the company, for 15 years the grape varieties in the area were researched and the processes of their winemaking were determined.

During this time, the experience of cooperation with winegrowers has been accumulated and over the years a unique scheme has been developed and improved. The cultivation of vineyards is monitored, for each vineyard is determined the level of maturity and the date of harvest. Continuous experimentation has been at the heart of defining each of our wine technology and will continue to be an important component of improvement, with the aim of creating wines that reflect the character of the terroir as closely as possible. By processing the harvest from different vineyards separately and using different technologies, we uncover the potential of every vineyard and obtain wines of different styles, which are then carefully blended in different proportions to achieve balance, roundness or complexity. Annual production 40000 - 50000 bottles, annual production capacity - 100000 bottles

Keush Family Wines is a family-run winery and incubator that produces five distinct wine brands: Keush, Zulal Wines, Oshin Wines, Molana Wines, and Hekiat Wines.

Keush

Introducing KEUSH, a sparkling wine that embodies resilience and craftsmanship. Nestled in the high-elevation vineyards of Khachik village, our century-old grapes thrive in volcanic and limestone soils. This region stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who cultivate the land. Situated in geopolitically unstable zones, our vineyards go beyond winemaking—they safeguard our borders. The grapes from this unique terroir undergo the méthode traditionnelle, resulting in a sparkling wine that mirrors the dedication and strength of the people and land from which it originates.

Zulal

Meaning "pure" in Armenian, Zulal was founded to push the boundaries of viticultural exploration in Armenia. Through meticulous vineyard selection, we work with the noble Areni and Voskehat grapes that grow in the high-elevation, volcanic soils of Vayots Dzor. On our journey to rediscover rare or almost forgotten indigenous grape varieties, we take pride in having revived seven grape varieties, each with its own unique story to tell.

Oshin

Enter the world of Oshin Wines, a heartfelt tribute to the medieval Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and its visionary ruler, King Oshin. Inspired by his quest for peace and prosperity, Oshin Wines embodies the enduring spirit of the Armenian people. Our winemaking artistry revolves around the Areni and Voskehat grapes, known for their thick skins that have stood resilient against Vayots Dzor's extremes for millennia. Each sip reflects the harmony of tradition and the enduring strength of the land—Oshin, where the legacy of a kingdom lives in every bottle.

Molana

The Molana project is a journey of discovery into the mysterious and undiscovered world of Iranian viticulture and its enological potential. No wine has been made in the past four decades, and no modern-style wine was made previously. Yet, Iran has a millennia-long history of viticulture. Today, Iranian Kurdistan’s Sardasht County is a significant hub of red wine grape production, where Rasheh grapes are harvested from 6,500 hectares of vineyards. It shares, with its immediate neighbor Armenia, the privilege of being one of the birthplaces of viticulture.

Hekiat

Hekiat seamlessly blends fantasy and nostalgia while paying tribute to distinguished wines, carving out a unique space in modern winemaking. Dedicated to showcasing Armenia's indigenous grape varieties, Hekiat proudly stands as the first contemporary winemaking brand crafting Dessert Wine. Additionally, the collection now includes two exceptional additions: Hekiat Areni Reserve 2020 and Hekiat Voskehat Reserve 2020. Recendly there were released 2 new wines with the screw cap: Hekiat Areni 2023 and Hekiat Voskehat 2024

The "Manukyan" Wine and Brandy factory has been constructed in the heart of Kotayk region, in front of the Eagle statue on Yerevan-Sevan highway.
     The factory is fully equipped with the latest equipment of European production, enabling our winemakers to make the best use of the sun, soil and grapes of the Armenian Highlands.

     Aging is carried out mainly in Armenian, as well as in American and French oak barrels.

An Eden vineyard of “Areni” and “Voskehat” high-quality grapes has been established since 2005 on a waterless, uncultivated plot of land of the world’s first winepress in front of the Areni-1 bird cave. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 1233 m above sea level, and as a result the grapes have high quality indicators. The way from viticulture to winemaking was long and full of obstacles. It became possible to realize the winemaker’s long-standing dream, right in the area of the vineyard.

In 2019, the Nor Areni winery was established, where, preserving the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Areni community, equipping it with modern technologies and equipment, a very limited amount of red, white and rose wines were produced from that vineyard for the first time.

SAVAR is a boutique winery nestled in the natural beauty of Rind, at an elevation of 1350 meters. Located in a village rich with stories, where old dreams intertwine with new hopes, SAVAR cultivates grapevines that reach toward the sky, connecting the sun with the soil. SAVAR, meaning "to soar" in Armenian, embodies this spirit. Experience the essence of SAVAR and let it soar into your dreams.

Voskevaz is a family Winery located in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia in the village by the same name, “Voskevaz,” which in Armenian means «golden bunch». Voskevaz Winery was established in 1932. With all of the modern innovations, it still has carefully preserved much of its authentic elements including the buildings. The winery is an exceptional place for wine tourism. The renaissance of the winery began in 2004. Today Voskevaz produces wine using both modern wine-making technology and traditional old karases that were made in the 19th century. Karas (Armenian clay amphora), a traditional vessel for wine fermentation and aging, was used on the territory of Armenia from ancient times.

All of our wines, without exception, reflect the true nature of Armenia. The wines are produced only from local grape varieties and for wine aging are used rare high-quality Caucasian oak barrels. In the production of sweet wines in Armenia «Voskevaz Winery» has pioneered the use of wine withering technology. For more than 10 years, Voskevaz has been the only company producing wines by using grape withering method in Armenia. In 2019, the company produced semi-dry wine using the "KAKHANI" method ("kakhani" comes from the Armenian word "to hang"). This is one of the oldest wine making methods in the world. Voskevaz wines were awarded multiple awards at various prestigious local and international wine contests such as “Mundus Vini”, “Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition”, “Decanter World Wine Awards”, “Sommelier Wine Awards”, “USA Wine Ratings”, “P.A.R”, etc. Constantly improving and perfecting the quality of its products, almost every year expanding the assortment of wines, Voskevaz invests its contribution to the wine world.

Wine House LLC family winery was established in 2012. Back in 2003, the founder of the company laid vineyards in the village of Aghdzk in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia, where exclusively autochthonous Armenian grape varieties such as Voskeat, Muscat, Milagh (Kakhet), Haghtanak are cultivated. The goal of our company is to produce high-quality wines from  Armenian indigenous grape varieties using traditional techniques of ancient   Armenian winemaking combined with modern French methods. “Wine House” LLC produces  three brands:

1. Sarduri (named after the Van king  Sarduri II, during whose reign viticulture and winemaking reached the highest level.

2. Samvelyan (three generations in  winemaking over 100 years of experience, knowledge, achievements, and science  are collected in each bottle)

3. Old vine (old vine, emphasizes  Armenian grapes)