ArmInfo. In the French Bordeaux, the Days of Armenian wine are held at the Museum of History and Culture of La Cite du Vin.
According to the press service of the Viniculture and Wine Foundation of Armenia (VWFA), this year the museum presents about 42 kinds of Armenian wines. Before the start of the event VWFA Executive Director Zaruhi Muradyan and expert Anahit Davtyan conducted a master class for the museum staff, after which the history of Armenian wine, winemaking traditions, peculiarities of local grapes and wine was presented to the visitors. In addition, the event hosted meetings with leading international wine experts.
"I am confident that this event will make a significant contribution to the implementation of our core mission, namely, to increase the recognition and demand of Armenian wines in the world," Z. Muradyan said.
According to the source, the tickets were sold out a week before the start of the event.
November 2017 the Armenian Viniculture and Winemaking Foundation (VWFA) and the Museum of Wine History and Culture La Cite du Vin signed a memorandum of cooperation that will allow to hold wine exhibitions during 2018 in order to popularize it in European market. 450 000 visit the museum annually.
According to the National Statistical Service of Armenia, in 2017 Armenia produced 8.8 million liters of wine, with annual growth of 30%.
According to the Customs Service of Armenia, in 2017 Armenia exported 2.8 million liters of wine, with an annual growth of 50.5%, with the increase in customs value by 81% to $ 10.8 million.
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