Areni-1 Cave (World's Oldest Winery)

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

1. 🍷 1

   Tour the archaeological site

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: Tour group, guide explaining, key stops, behind-the-scenes moments

   Photo ideas: Tour group, guide explaining, key stops, behind-the-scenes moments

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2. 🍷 2

   Learn about 6,100-year-old winemaking history

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: Educational materials, expert/guide explaining, the process, your notes

   Photo ideas: Educational materials, expert/guide explaining, the process, your notes

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3. 🍷 3

   Photograph the ancient wine press remains

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

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4. 🍷 4

   Bring a bottle of Areni Noir from Zorah Wines to toast the 6,100-year-old fermentation vats - same grape, same terroir

   Optional

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: The bottle, you toasting at the site, group celebration, location context

   Photo ideas: The bottle, you toasting at the site, group celebration, location context

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Insider Tips

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  This is the most important wine archaeology site in the world

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  The oldest leather shoe (5,500 years) was also found here

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  Combine with Areni village wine tastings