Momik Wine Cube #137
Authentic Wine Travel Experience
Nestled beneath the mountains in the Areni village of Vayots Dzor region, Armenia, the family- owned Momik Wines (or Momik Wine Cube) offers an immersive and authentic Armenian wine experience with fine wine, locally sourced food, and khachkar (cross-stone) making master classes. Wine Cube is an innovative wine tourism business model in Armenia: it is an authentic tasting facility in the heart of a vineyard based on the “farm-to-bottle” concept.
Nver Ghazaryan’s family: keeping winemaking traditions
The first Wine Cube, “Momik”, is located in the Areni village of the picturesque Vayots Dzor region of Armenia, known for its centuries-long winemaking traditions.
The vineyard called Momik Wines has been with Nver Ghazaryan’s family for more than 40 years. It specializes in growing the endemic Areni grapes that the region is known for which, in turn, produces some exceptionally high-quality Armenian wine.
Wine inspired by Armenian culture
The name of the “Momik Wines” originated from the famous Armenian architect and sculptor, Momik, who constructed the magnificent Noravank Monastery in the 14th-century: the Wine Cube is located near this cultural monument.
“Momik” wines are served personally by the owners combined with local food and accompanied by masterclasses in stone-carving held by Nver’s wife Narine. The grapes are grown by the farmer – owner of “Momik” Nver Mnatsakanyan – while the wine production is outsourced to a professional winemaking company.
Cooperation widens the horizons
“We are so grateful to GIZ and all the partners within this large cooperation project – One Armenia NGO, vinification service provider WineWorks, tour operators and other international donors for the contribution and technical support. Thanks to their efforts, we went from selling grapes to having our own brand, Momik Wines, and a tasting room. Of course, my wife and I were planning to expand our vineyard long before this project, but it was GIZ and the partners’ support that made it possible for us to achieve the goal we had been working towards for years. Besides, we have managed to increase our homemade wine quality to be able to bottle and sell it in wine stores”.
Reviews
Incredible tasting at Momik wine cube. We were welcomed by the producers telling us all about their winery. The cube itself is located in the vineyard, giving you a beautiful immersion in the production of this delicious wine.
Highly recommended for quality wine enthusiasts, Momik has since become our favourite Armenian wine.
If you’re looking for an authentic, local wine experience in Armenia, Momik Wines is the place to go! Not only does Momik make high-quality fine wines using indigenous grape varietals (the rosé is one of the best I’ve ever had!), but the location of their WineCube in their village where you’ll taste their wines is nothing short of magical. The WineCube offers stunning views of the cliffs that surround Areni village, and if that wasn’t enough, you’ll munch on a delicious, locally-sourced foods (homemade cheeses, salads, cured meats, pickled veggies, fresh breads… perfect pairings for the wines you’ll taste). Owners Nver and Narine are absolutely lovely. They make the Momik WineCube the magical place that it is. You won’t regret coming here!
This small family business in Areni village is hands down the best wine tasting experience you can have in Armenia! Nver and Narine, the owners and your hosts, are a really nice couple. They’ll have you feeling right at home! And, they make world class wines (red, white, and rosé), which you’ll definitely enjoy while taking in the view of the beautiful cliffs that surround their village. I highly recommend Momik Wines!