Areni Wine Festival
Sat, Oct 04
date:
October 04, 2025
time:
11:00 - 19:00
location:
Areni Village, Vayots Dzor
entrance fee:
Free

The Areni Wine Festival is held annually in the village of Areni,located in the Vayots Dzor region, the cradle of Armenian winemaking.
Areni is renowned as the birthplace of viticulture, where nearly everyresident has created the ideal conditions in their homes and gardensfor growing grapes and producing wine.
The festival aims to position Areni and Armenia on the internationalmarket, establishing the country not only as a leader in winemakingbut also as an attractive tourist destination and a key stop on theglobal wine route.
Thanks to the festival, wine tourism has flourished, contributing tothe economic growth of the community. New wineries have beenestablished, the number of gastro-yards has increased, and the qualityof grape varieties has improved. Over the past 15 years, the villagehas seen the addition of 18 new guesthouses and five home-basedrestaurants, with the number of family winemakers growing byapproximately 130.
This unique event not only celebrates Armenia's rich winemaking heritage but also serves as an exceptional platform for community development and cultural exchange.