Northern Terroir

the vineyard crafting TUS and Zoé wines

OUR STORY

Northern Terroir was founded in 2017 with a vision to encapsulate the distinctive essence of Armenia’s Tavush province in its wines. Embracing the unique northern terroir of Tavush, our vineyards in Koghb village are meticulously tended to harness the region’s natural blessings. Situated at an average altitude of 450 meters, our vineyards benefit from a continental climate, characterized by warm summers and gentle winters.

The power of Northern Terroir is its own people, where the professionalism, the method, the willingness and the powerful feeling of belonging to a team, contribute to the success and the enthusiastic recognition of Northern Terroir. We believe in simplicity and honesty of our work, close to our roots and close to our nature. Pairing skill and craftsmanship with strong historical, geographical and cultural connections we add new depths to the whole experience of making and drinking wine.

Since ancient times, viticulture and wine-making were traditional occupations of the inhabitants of this region of historical Armenia. In the early Middle Ages the area was known as TUS. An ethnonym at first, TUS later became a toponym, and in the VIII-IX centuries it changed its pronunciation to Tavush, as we know it today. Till this very day “TUS” reminds us of its glorious past and successfully continues the centuries-old traditions of wine-making in Tavush..

LALVARI grape is an indigenous Armenian variety, common to north-eastern horticultural zone, mainly to Noyemberian district of Tavush Province. It belongs to oriental eco-geographical group. The name of the variety derives from Lalvar Mountain. Lalvari is characterized by large, dense and conical bunches, sometimes with wings from both sides and big, ovate berries.

A SYMPHONY OF BUBBLES,
A TOAST TO LIFE!

Tavush is the home to the renowned Lalvari and Banants endemic grapes. The exquisite grape nectar of the most northern terroirs of Armenia, maturing under the mild sun of Tavush region, composes an artfully crafted symphony of bubbles, Zoé Sparkling Wine. Zoé continues the story of TUS with its sparkling charm. Named after Latin word for “essence of life,” Zoé is an ode to embracing pleasures of life and celebrating the beauty of vibrant moments, it is the reflection of nature and the life-giving power of the earth.

Bringing back the traditions of sparkling wine making of Tavush region, Zoé symbolizes the renewal and reminds that all things are possible.

Raise your glass to love, happiness, and the timeless memories with Zoé.

OUR PRODUCTS

Zoé Sparkling Wine

Method

Charmat

ABV

11.9%

Harvest

Hand Picked

Variety

Lalvari, Banants (Indigenous Armenian varieties)

Country

Armenia

Region

Tavush, North of Armenia

Organoleptique description

Best fraction of juice has been selected from Lalvari and Banantz white grapes. The nectar matures into white wine, then the Bubbles are born to present you Zoé Sparkling Wine.

Tasting Notes

The magic bubbles of Zoé grant you summer fruit aromas of green apple and citrus, lime, orange and a happy ending of grapefruit juice. The freshness of the nose and the softness of the palate are bringing a perfect balance to offer an easy drinking sparkling wine.