For its Grante premium wines, Aznar cultivates grapes in vineyards situated in the Ismayilli region, in the very heart of Azerbaijan on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus range (high and middle mountain ridges and lowlands of the Achinohur and Alazan-Haftaran valleys). The natural environment of these places is unique, with sudden changes in temperature between sunny days and cool nights providing a perfect environment for correct ripening.

The history of the winery dates back to the 1960s, when a factory was set up in Goychay to produce juice from the region’s famously delicious pomegranates. The first managing director was Teymur Faradzh ogly Akhmedov, who wanted to make them known internationally. The products of this factory were supplied throughout the USSR and to other countries. In recent years Aznar has expanded its production geography and created new lines of juices and wines, which are sold in eco-friendly glass bottles.

WINE SUGGESTIONS

Shiraz red semi-sweet – Produced using special technology exclusively from high-quality Shiraz grapes grown, harvested and selected by hand. The colour is dark ruby with purple shades. It has a saturated aroma of fresh red cherry berries and currants with a tinge of prunes and black chokeberries in the taste. The long and mild aftertaste is emphasised by a spicy tinge of ripe berries.

Rkatsiteli dry white wine – Produced with special technology from high-quality Rkatsiteli grapes. The wine is straw-coloured wine with a greenish tint and has an intense and pronounced aroma. Its bouquet has a herbal tinge and an aroma of white flowers and citrus fruits. It has a balanced, fresh taste with a spicy tinge, and the aftertaste has the tender taste of green apple and cherry plum.

Cabernet Sauvignon semi-dry natural grape rose – Produced from high-quality, hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes using special technology. The wine is light pink in colour and has an intense fresh, summery aroma with notes of raspberries, strawberries and redcurrants. The taste is full with a vibrant range of fruit-drop notes of red berry and barberry. There is a long berry-like aftertaste.

Cabernet Sauvignon dry aged red natural grape wine –

Produced using special technology from high-quality, hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and aged over 6 months in French oak barriques. The wine has an intense deep ruby colour, smooth aftertaste and rich aroma with prevailing nuances of black cherry and subtle exotic and spicy notes.