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Yerevan Wine Days 2026: Discover Armenia Through Wine
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May 21
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From June 5–7, 2026, the streets of Yerevan will once again transform into a vibrant celebration of wine, gastronomy, music, and culture during, Armenia’s largest open-air wine festival.
Held in the heart of Yerevan on Saryan, Tumanyan, and Moskovyan streets, Yerevan Wine Days brings together wine lovers, travelers, local producers, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world to discover the unique flavors and traditions of Armenia.
Visitors can:
• Taste hundreds of Armenian wines from local wineries
• Discover indigenous Armenian grape varieties
• Enjoy Armenian gastronomy and traditional dishes
• Attend live music performances and cultural events
• Experience the warm hospitality and festive atmosphere of Yerevan
Armenia: One of the Oldest Wine Countries in the World .
According to the Bible, Noah’s Ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat after the Great Flood. It was here, in the Armenian Highlands, that Noah planted vineyards, made wine, and drank from its harvest.
“On the seventeenth day of the seventh month the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.” (Genesis 8:4)
“Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. When he drank some of its wine, he became drunk…” (Genesis 9:21–22)
Armenia is considered one of the oldest cradles of viticulture and winemaking in the world. Archaeological excavations in the famous revealed the world’s oldest known winery, dating back more than 6,100 years. Archaeologists discovered wine presses, fermentation vessels, drinking bowls, grape seeds, and dried vines, remarkable evidence of Armenia’s ancient wine culture.
Armenian Indigenous Grape Varieties
Armenia is home to unique indigenous grape varieties that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Among the most famous are:
• Areni
• Voskehat
• Kakhhet
• Tozot
• Mskhali
• Lalvari
• Garan Dmak
• Kharji
• Chilar
These grapes produce distinctive wines with rich aromas, balanced acidity, and strong regional identity.
Another important wine event in Armenia is the Areni Wine Festival, held every October in the beautiful wine region of Vayots Dzor.