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Khatun Khardzhi is a unique and extremely rare indigenous Armenian white grape variety, offering a chance to experience the oldest Caucasus winemaking traditions. These berries produce crisp, refreshing, and light-bodied white wines. Smelling of wildflowers, green apples, and citrus, these drinks are a perfect discovery for those seeking elegance and authenticity.
Read moreThis variety is a true niche discovery, bottled only by a few winemakers dedicated to heritage preservation. When choosing, it is important to decide whether you are looking for a still or a sparkling wine.
Due to its naturally high acidity, Khatun Khardzhi is an ideal base for both still and sparkling wines. Still, dry wines fermented in steel tanks will delight with minerality, citrus freshness, and apple aromas. Meanwhile, sparkling Khatun Khardzhi wines made using the traditional method reveal an elegant perlage (bubbles), notes of brioche, and flowers, rivaling the best European sparkling wines.
This bright-acid and mineral wine makes a perfect aperitif. It pairs wonderfully with fresh fish, shrimp, trout dishes, and light vegetable salads. It is also an excellent companion to soft cheeses and traditional Caucasian vegetable appetizers.
Khatun Khardzhi (sometimes spelled Khatun Kharji) is an autochthonous (indigenous) Armenian grape, historically originating from the Ararat Valley and Vayots Dzor regions. It is perfectly adapted to the harsh, continental mountain climate, which allows the berries to retain crisp acidity even during very hot summers.
A successful and high-quality sparkling winemaking process (especially using the traditional method) requires a base wine with a lower alcohol level and very high, crisp acidity. This is exactly the nature of Khatun Khardzhi, which is why Armenian winemakers increasingly use this variety to create top-tier sparkling wines.
