Visit all wineries of the Armavir region and learn how to cook with a chef! The most sought-after cooking masterclasses are offered at the Personal Chef Hamlet, the chef, reveals the best Armenian and international recipes. The world-famous Ararat Brandy Company is overlooking Yerevan and has history that dates back more than 130 years. Taste a variety of aged brandies with Armenian handmade chocolates. At Gregorian wine and spirits, the family is experimenting with different spirits including fruit and grape wines. At Maran Winery the quote ‘’Like father, like son’’ is perfect to describe the passion that the father and the son have about wine. Among their wines, the one that stands out is ‘’Halde’’, the first underwater wine made in Armenia! In Alluria wines, Samvel makes his wines with spontaneous fermentation, without adding any commercial yeast. Their grandfather started making wine and now his three grandchildren continue making wines. Samvel is a charismatic, young winemaker, ready to answer any question you may have. In the newly established Aratashen Winery, enjoy masterclasses and activities: biking tours, cooking and pottery. Whether you choose breakfast, lunch or dinner, the winery team will make sure that you will taste authentic Armenian cuisine!

In Aparteny and Jraghaspanyan wines, the winemakers, young and enthusiastic will treat you with all the wines that they have made or are experimenting with. Hayk from Aparteny, is the only one in Armenia working with the Karmrashat grape, while the Jraghaspanyan brothers are reviving rare grape varieties such as Tigrani. Do not forget to visit Machanents house in Etchmiadzin, here you will further develop your culinary skills, book the master classes of dolma, lavash, traditional gata, halva, sujukh and cheese. You can make a decision to stay here by choosing one of the themed rooms, as well as see many items of Armenian living in archeological and national museums. The other place that is waiting for you with wide range of wines is Agape Refectory; the oldest restaurant in the Caucasus which has been welcoming guests since the 17-th centaury situated inside of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin l facility. Voskeni wines are named after the grape varieties Voskevaz and Areni. Their forefather Smbat, who is illustrated on their red and white wines, is the one who started making wine. Now his descendants are following the family traditions.

Karas, means ‘amphora’ in Armenian, a sacred wine-making clay vessel used here for 6,000 years. The Armenian diaspora took the Eurnekian family to Argentina, but Karas Wines is the result of the family’s love for wine and winemaking. You also love the various wines crafted here. Don’t miss a walk in the vineyards.