The Vayots Dzor province of southern Armenia is the heartland of Armenian viticulture, with vineyards planted at elevations from 850 to 1,750 metres above sea level — among the highest commercial wine zones on earth. Volcanic basalt and tuff soils, born from Armenia's ancient geological activity, provide excellent drainage and a mineral backbone. Continental climate with blazing summer days, cold nights, and brutal winters concentrates flavour and preserves the natural acidity that makes Armenian wines so distinctive.
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