Van Ardi Armenian Winemaker Event

Van Ardi translates as ‘Sun of Van”, referring to the ancient capital of Armenia where founder Varuzhan Mouradian’s ancestors are from. Varuzhan moved to Armenia in 2008 to pursue his dream of making wine in Armenia after having lived in the US for many years. The result is a boutique estate winery based near Ashtarak, less than an hour North-West of the capital, Yerevan. Since its inception, the estate has operated based on organic and biodynamic principles, and is now currently working through the process of organic certification.

Founder, Varuzhan Mouradian will be showcasing his Van Ardi Red Blend, a flagship wine showcasing red varieties ; Areni, Kakhet, and Haghtanak. Also being shown is the Van Ardi Red Reserve which showcases Van Ardi’s Areni grapes. The first to plant this variety commercially in this region, Van Ardi shows with this bottling that Areni can make expressive, intensely flavored wines in the Ashtarak region.