# Ep 263 – Armenia Wine Explained: Ancient Wine Regions, Indigenous Grapes & the World’s Oldest Vineyards with Caroline Gilby MW

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Published: 2026-05-25T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/e/ep-263-%e2%80%93-armenia-wine-explained-ancient-wine-regions-indigenous-grapes-the-world-s-oldest-vineyards-with-caroline-gilby-mw/
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## Resource

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to one of the oldest and most fascinating wine regions in the world: Armenia. Joined by Master of Wine Caroline Gilby, this episode explores why Armenia is becoming one of the most exciting destinations for adventurous wine lovers, wine travel enthusiasts and anyone wanting to learn about wine beyond the classic regions. Together, they dive into Armenia’s volcanic terroir, high-altitude vineyards, ancient winemaking history and indigenous wine grapes, including Areni Noir and Voskehat. They also discuss pre-phylloxera vines, clay amphora traditions, Armenian oak, modern winemaking evolution and why this ancient culture is entering a remarkable new chapter in wine education and global recognition. If you want to learn about wine beyond the classic regions, explore indigenous wine grapes, or discover one of the world’s most fascinating wine travel destinations, this episode is for you. 02:42 – From science to wine — Caroline Gilby MW’s transition into the wine world and the tasting experiences that changed her career. 04:37 – Why Central and Eastern European wine regions became Caroline’s lifelong focus instead of classic destinations like France or California. 07:13 – Armenia explained — mountains, altitude, volcanic soils and one of the oldest wine cultures in the world. 09:25 – Volcanic terroir and minerality — how Armenia’s soils shape freshness, acidity and linear wine styles. 10:41 – Pre-phylloxera vineyards — volcanic soils, ancient vines and the impact of Soviet-era brandy production on Armenian wine. 13:12 – Vayots Dzor explained — Armenia’s flagship wine region and home to some of the country’s most exciting producers. 13:35 – Zorah and the Areni-1 Cave — discovering the world’s oldest known organised winer…

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