{"product_id":"alexandrea-winery-2024-pinot-noir-armenia","title":"Alexandrea Winery 2024 Pinot Noir Kotayk Armenia","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e“Armenia’s first commercially produced 100% Pinot Noir.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eGold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new chapter in Armenian wine begins with \u003cstrong\u003eAlexandrea Winery 2024 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, an elegant and expressive red produced from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the high-altitude vineyards of \u003cstrong\u003eProshyan in Armenia’s Kotayk region\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly, this debut vintage is being recognized as \u003cstrong\u003eArmenia’s first commercially produced 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it much more than simply another new release. It represents an important milestone in the evolution of modern Armenian wine and demonstrates the remarkable potential of Armenia’s mountainous terroir for internationally renowned grape varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine made an immediate impression on the international stage, earning a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal at the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles\u003c\/strong\u003e in its very first vintage. The competition’s official results describe ripe cherry and raspberry aromas, elegant red fruit, very soft tannins and well-balanced acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby in the glass, Alexandrea Pinot Noir opens with expressive aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eripe red cherry, raspberry and strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by subtle layers of toasted oak, sweet spice and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is dry and refined, showing vibrant red fruit, lively but balanced acidity and fine, silky tannins. There is enough richness to give the wine presence while retaining the freshness and finesse that make Pinot Noir so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is elegant and harmonious, with lingering red fruit, delicate spice and a polished texture. Alexandrea itself describes the wine as combining freshness and finesse with depth and character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Altitude Armenian Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir comes from Alexandrea Winery’s \u003cstrong\u003eProshyan Vineyard in Kotayk\u003c\/strong\u003e, where high elevation, volcanic soils, abundant sunshine and cool nighttime temperatures create compelling conditions for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,315 meters — more than 4,300 feet — above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dramatic day-to-night temperature swings help preserve acidity and aromatic freshness while allowing the fruit to develop gradually. The site is characterized by deep volcanic gravel, reinforcing the winery’s terroir-driven approach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir is famously sensitive to its growing environment, and Alexandrea planted the variety as part of its effort to explore the potential of Armenia for both indigenous and international grapes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Pinot Noir is sourced from \u003cstrong\u003ethree separate plots within the Proshyan Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, each contributing different elements of fruit, structure and earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was aged for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel, with 25% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the oak to complement rather than overpower Pinot Noir’s delicate fruit and aromatic character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGold Medal — Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alexandrea Pinot Noir 2024 received a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal at the 2026 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles\u003c\/strong\u003e, an especially notable achievement for the first vintage of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official competition confirms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal — Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmenia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartially oak-aged\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a first commercial release from newly producing Pinot Noir parcels, that recognition provides an impressive international validation of both the wine and the potential of its Armenian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Alexandrea Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Armenian-American entrepreneur \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Kablanian\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alexandrea Winery represents a modern generation of Armenian wine producers combining Armenia’s ancient viticultural heritage with contemporary vineyard management and winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery works with traditional Armenian varieties such as Areni, Voskehat and Sireni alongside international varieties including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Its philosophy emphasizes balance, terroir and the relationship between tradition and innovation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was founded in \u003cstrong\u003e2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its vineyards now span several distinct Armenian terroirs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of bright acidity, delicate tannins and red-fruit character makes Alexandrea Pinot Noir particularly versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with roasted chicken or duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, lamb, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, Armenian dishes featuring herbs and roasted meats, and soft or moderately aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly cool, around \u003cstrong\u003e55–60°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, to emphasize its aromatic freshness and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alexandrea Winery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armenia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kotayk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proshyan Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 months in barrel, 25% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly compelling bottle for MyWinePlus because it combines rarity, history and genuine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eArmenia’s first commercially produced 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes from a dramatic high-altitude volcanic vineyard, and earned a Gold Medal internationally with its very first vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers who already love Burgundy, Oregon or California Pinot Noir, this is an opportunity to discover the grape through an entirely new terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA familiar grape. 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