PIRT “Cradle of Wine” Black Sea WineTour PROMOTING INNOVATIVE RURAL TOURISM IN THE BLACK SEA BASIN REGION 2014 WINERIES -ARMENIA Nr. Name/Type/Contact Description Location/Address Telephone Email/Skype Website/Facebook Tavush Province Tavush province has a long history of wine making. Tares with wine leftover and grape nucleuses were found in the cellars of historical fortress in Berdavan village, in ancient village called Tvaraeghtsi near Koghb village, in Paravakar and in the village of Aygehovit, which prove that people of Tavush have been engaged in wine production and viticulture since immemorial times. The region's vineyards are located at an altitude of 700-1200 meters. The center of wine production of the Tavush province is Ijevan town where is located the Ijevan Wine Brandy factory. The other area with substantial potential for wine tourism spreads north of Noyemberyan, especially along the Debed River banks. 01. Ijevan Wine-Brandy The factory was founded in 1951 and produces 40 different types of 9, Yerevanyan Str., Atom Yegoryan,
[email protected] Factory wine, as well as brandy and vodka. It features a wine cellar, an aging Ijevan, Tavush director cellar for brandy, a small museum and a newly refurbished tasting Province, Armenia Gohar Tamamyan, www.ijevanwine.am room with rustic décor. The Ijevan Wine Factory offers tours and excursion manager tastings with advance notice, and has cellar-door sales with possibility to obtain your personalized stamp. There are 6 different (+374) 263 33 953 packages which range from 3500-6700 AMD and include the factory (+374) 263 33 342 excursion, 3-5 different types of wine, vodka or brandy and (+374) 263 34 233 appetizers (cheese, fruits, lavash).