ArmAs Estate
Reserve Uru Uu Karmrahyut
Armenia
ArmAs – Reserve – 2015
UruUu Estate Bottled
Armavir, Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview
A bold, estate-bottled Armenian red from ArmAs Estate, made 100% from Karmrahyut, an indigenous teinturier grape. Aged 24 months in new French and Artsakh oak, this is a powerful, structured wine built for serious food pairings rather than casual sipping.
Despite its age, this 2015 vintage strongly benefits from extended decanting, not optional, but recommended.
Aromas & Flavors
Deep and concentrated with dark cherry, blackberry paste, and sour plum, layered with savory herbs, graphite, and subtle smoky spice. The profile leans more savory than fruit-forward, emphasizing depth and intensity over freshness.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding with firm, grainy tannins and a dense, textured palate. Even after over 2 hours of decanting, the wine remains tightly coiled, underscoring its serious structure and long aging potential.
Food Pairings
A wine that demands food. Best with braised lamb, grilled game, rich stews, or deeply savory dishes where fat and umami can balance the tannic grip.
Verdict
A powerful, uncompromising wine that rewards patience and context. Not a crowd pleaser and not a casual pour, but an authentic and intense expression of Armenian terroir. Decanting is essential, and even then, this wine speaks best at the table.
Did You Know?
Karmrahyut is one of Armenia’s rare teinturier grapes, meaning both the skin and pulp are pigmented, contributing to the wine’s deep color, structure, and bold personality.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is a serious, food-driven wine. Even with extended decanting, it remains powerful and demanding, fascinating for adventurous palates, but not forgiving. A wine to approach with intention, patience, and a proper meal.
ArmAs – Reserve – 2015
UruUu Estate Bottled
Armavir, Armenia 🇦🇲
Overview
A bold, estate-bottled Armenian red from ArmAs Estate, made 100% from Karmrahyut, an indigenous teinturier grape. Aged 24 months in new French and Artsakh oak, this is a powerful, structured wine built for serious food pairings rather than casual sipping.
Despite its age, this 2015 vintage strongly benefits from extended decanting, not optional, but recommended.
Aromas & Flavors
Deep and concentrated with dark cherry, blackberry paste, and sour plum, layered with savory herbs, graphite, and subtle smoky spice. The profile leans more savory than fruit-forward, emphasizing depth and intensity over freshness.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding with firm, grainy tannins and a dense, textured palate. Even after over 2 hours of decanting, the wine remains tightly coiled, underscoring its serious structure and long aging potential.
Food Pairings
A wine that demands food. Best with braised lamb, grilled game, rich stews, or deeply savory dishes where fat and umami can balance the tannic grip.
Verdict
A powerful, uncompromising wine that rewards patience and context. Not a crowd pleaser and not a casual pour, but an authentic and intense expression of Armenian terroir. Decanting is essential, and even then, this wine speaks best at the table.
Did You Know?
Karmrahyut is one of Armenia’s rare teinturier grapes, meaning both the skin and pulp are pigmented, contributing to the wine’s deep color, structure, and bold personality.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is a serious, food-driven wine. Even with extended decanting, it remains powerful and demanding, fascinating for adventurous palates, but not forgiving. A wine to approach with intention, patience, and a proper meal.