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Tour · Areni
Areni-1 Cave (World's Oldest Winery)
Oldest winery on Earth
The archaeological site where the world's oldest known winery (4100 BC) was discovered. Complete winemaking operation with press, fermentation vats, storage jars, and grape seeds.
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