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discovered the oldest winery in the world in Armenia in Israel

The world's oldest cellar was discovered in Armenia, in the caves Areni-1, and inside was found all the necessary equipment to produce wines.

Written by Claudia Caprile in Viagourmet

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Researchers discovered

into caves in Armenia which would, so far, the oldest winery in the world, whose age is estimated at 6000 years. Inside the caves were found key elements of winemaking, and grape presses and vats where they ferment the wort.

were also found evidence that elements within the cave was used for winemaking, including grape seeds, the remains of grapes crushed, dried branches and pieces of jars that had contained wine. The world's oldest winery was preserved perfectly, as the roof of the cave had collapsed a while ago, which preserved almost intact elements.

The oldest winery in the world was discovered in Armenia by a team of excavators, led by Hans Barnard (UCLA). The finding surprised, because the tools used 6000 years ago for winemaking are similar to those used in the nineteenth century. Another peculiarity is that the remains of grapes and seeds used and revealed that in developing Vitis Vinifera wines.

Areshian According to Gregory, co-director of the excavation, the wines produced in this oldest winery in the world would be similar to the unfiltered wines of our time, and the taste would be similar to the Merlot. Until now, the oldest winery in the world was found in Israel, dating from 1650 BC. This discovery in Armenia very important data about the culture and history of wine in these regions, the beginning of the cultivation of the vine by the hand of man and the dissemination of the first wines in the area.