2022 ‘Sarpina' Areni
Selected as the finest Areni from our high elevation vineyard near the village of Rind, Vayots Dzor, this wine exemplifies the future of Yacoubian-Hobbs wines.
Aged in French oak, and produced in small quantity, the ‘Sarpina’ is named for the posts used to train vines as is recorded in Armenian agricultural history books. With the name ‘Sarpina’ we honor Armenia’s rich, ancient wine history.
VINEYARD SOURCE: Vayots Dzor, Armenia
VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
• 100% Areni: an ancient variety indigenous to Armenia, Areni has adapted perfectly to the high altitude, mountainous region of Vayots Dzor, where the vines thrive on the rocky, mineral-rich, volcanic soils. This late ripening grape makes fresh, elegant, structured wines with bright red fruit flavors, and a characteristic black pepper spice.
ELEVATION: Over 4,000 feet
WINEMAKING: Aged 18 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled unfined.
