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President Sargsyan participated in Areni wine festival
13:44, 6 October, 2012
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS: In the framework of the working visit
to Vayots Dzor Serzh Sargsyan attended the wine festival in Areni. As
Armenpress reports there were tables full of wine and tasty treats,
Armenian national songs and music heard all over the territory.
The state figures has got acquainted with the wine and the goods
produced by the villagers. The best wine will be chosen by the
sommelier. Afterwards the winner will be awarded by the Governor and
the juries with the President in their head.
The Vayots Dzor region is known for its grapes and wines. Throughout
most of the year, those travelling through the region on their way to
points further on, will see local residents selling their wines and
other vegetables along the road. Established in 2004, the Areni Wine
Festival is not only a showcase for great wine, the festival is a
major event for traditional food making and tasting. The event program
includes traditional dancing, singing, food-making and tasting,
wine-making and tasting, traditional games, contests and so on.
Villagers sell home-made products - cream, honey, nuts and walnuts,
vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, baked goods, lavash, home-made jams
and jellies, sweet sujukh, herbal teas and all the other products that
a typical Armenian household usually prepares for its members.
13:44, 6 October, 2012
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS: In the framework of the working visit
to Vayots Dzor Serzh Sargsyan attended the wine festival in Areni. As
Armenpress reports there were tables full of wine and tasty treats,
Armenian national songs and music heard all over the territory.
The state figures has got acquainted with the wine and the goods
produced by the villagers. The best wine will be chosen by the
sommelier. Afterwards the winner will be awarded by the Governor and
the juries with the President in their head.
The Vayots Dzor region is known for its grapes and wines. Throughout
most of the year, those travelling through the region on their way to
points further on, will see local residents selling their wines and
other vegetables along the road. Established in 2004, the Areni Wine
Festival is not only a showcase for great wine, the festival is a
major event for traditional food making and tasting. The event program
includes traditional dancing, singing, food-making and tasting,
wine-making and tasting, traditional games, contests and so on.
Villagers sell home-made products - cream, honey, nuts and walnuts,
vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, baked goods, lavash, home-made jams
and jellies, sweet sujukh, herbal teas and all the other products that
a typical Armenian household usually prepares for its members.