17:04, 3 March 2023
YEREVAN, MARCH 3, ARMENPRESS. The "EcoCert" international organization, which exercises direct control of the largest viticulture and winemaking program in Armenia, granted the "Armenia Wine" company a license to export organic wines in the USA.
Armenia Wine company develops 11 European varieties of grapes on the total area of 75 hectares of organic vineyards.
"Armenian terroir is simply a perfect environment for organic viticulture." This statement of the company’s French chief consultant-winemaker Jean Baptiste-Sula became the beginning of the path of organic viticulture for "Armenia Wine". Today that path is an established and promising branch of viticulture in Armenia.
From the very beginning of the year, the company had one of the expected and important achievements. The vineyards of “Armenia Wine” successfully passed the new stage of European audit and also received the "USDA organic" certification from the "EcoCert" company. This certificate meets the US standards.
Organic winemaking is a dynamically developing direction in the world market. In 2022, about 1 billion bottles of organic wine were sold in the world, which is 3.6% of the world wine market. France, Spain and Italy are in the top three of the leaders of organic viticulture and winemaking.
Due to its dry climatic conditions and the large number of sunny days, the Armenian nature creates favorable conditions for the development of organic winemaking.
Exclusion of chemicals and competent use of mother nature’s resources are possible only due to the new mentality, cherished work, international standards.
This is a responsibility not only of nature, but also for the consumer’s health and the Armenian Wine traditions. The company also takes care of the natural life of the animals in the organic environment.
The wines made from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Malbec, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel, Colombard, Viognier grape varieties wines have already proved that they are competitive in the international market, bringing gold and silver medals from prestigious international competitions.
Thanks to Armenia Wine company, Armenia has received a unique opportunity to present Armenian winemaking in dignity in the largest markets of the EU and the United States.
"Bione" organic wine is the first in its own video, which can already be sold in EU countries and the United States of America.