Noravank Red Semi sweet

The wine is dark ruby color. The bouquet has a sweet taste of ripe cherries and blackberries, which is finished with hints of berries and pepper.

Pairs well with fruits, sweets and experimental sweet meats.

Fermentation is carried out according to the classical method, in stainless steel tanks. When the natural sugar reaches the desired level, fermentation is stopped by increasing the temperature of the tank.

"Noravank", Maran Winery’s firstborn line, is named after a 13th-century monastery next to our vineyards in Vayots Dzor region. The first vintage was released in a newly independent Armenia in 1991. These wines are generally more easily drinkable and have no oak ageing.

Vineyards of Aghavnadzor village, Vayots Dzor region. Altitudes of 1300-1400 m a.s.l. Average age of vines: 40 years.

The origins of Maran dates back to 1829–1830, when Grandma Maran immigrated with her family from Persia to Armenia's Vayots Dzor Province. In 1860, Maran's son Harutyun planted a vineyard in the village of Artabuynk, calling it Maran's Vineyard after his mother. Three years later, a semi-production winery was founded. Read more