Wine Halde 14.0% red dry Reserve, 2018, 0.75 L, Armenia

Halde wine is aged at the bottom of Lake Kari, on the hills of Mount Aragats, at an altitude of 3185 m above sea level. The temperature at the bottom of the lake is 3.56 °C and below.
The wine aging under water in quite unusual conditions certainly has a beneficial effect on its quality. In particular, the color intensity and concentration of important compounds are preserved.

Halde wine is made from Areni Noir grape variety. The vineyard is located in the Vayots Dzor region, Armenia. The blend contains 15% of the Malbec variety grown in the Armavir region.
The wine has a deep ruby color. Intense aroma, pronounced notes of cherries and wild berries. In the result of underwhater aging the wine becomes velvety with matured tannins and nicely expressed berry notes.

Varietal composition: Areni Noir 85%, Malbec 15%