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Voskevaz – the oldest operating winery in Armenia and guardian of the karasi tradition
Voskevaz is the oldest continuously operating winery in Armenia, founded in 1932 in the Armavir region. It is one of the few wineries in the country that has preserved its winemaking tradition without interruption, from the Soviet period to the present day, consistently developing it while adapting to a modern context.
The winery is located in the historic village of Voskevaz, an area where traces of winemaking date back thousands of years. Today, Voskevaz stands out for its wide portfolio and its ability to combine modern production methods with ancient Armenian winemaking traditions.
Karasi – a living 6,000-year-old heritage
A central element of the Voskevaz philosophy is karasi – traditional clay vessels used for fermentation and ageing. This method has been practiced in Armenia for more than 6,000 years, making it one of the oldest winemaking techniques in the world.
At the winery, karasi wines are produced in a specially designed area, where the vessels are buried in the ground, protecting them from temperature fluctuations and external influence. This environment allows natural fermentation to take place while preserving the wine’s structure, texture, and authentic aromatic expression.
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At the winery, karasi wines are produced in a specially designed area, where the vessels are buried in the ground, protecting them from temperature fluctuations and external influence. This environment allows natural fermentation to take place while preserving the wine’s structure, texture, and authentic aromatic expression.
Voskevaz continues to actively develop this direction and considers karasi wines one of the key pillars of its future growth.
Wine style and identity
Voskevaz produces a broad range of wines, from classic dry styles to traditionally crafted wines aged in karasi vessels. The wines are characterized by a strong sense of place, balanced structure, and a natural aromatic profile.
These wines are often recommended to those who wish to experience the history of Armenian winemaking, as here the ancient techniques have not been revived — they have never been forgotten.
