Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Karas “Kraki Ktor” Orange Wine 2022
Ararat Valley, Armavir Region, Armenia 🇦🇲

Overview
Karas named this wine “Kraki Ktor” (“piece of fire” in Armenian), a bold expression of indigenous Kangun grapes made in the ancestral orange wine style. Crafted in volcanic soils near Mount Ararat, it celebrates Armenia’s millennia-old winemaking tradition—bringing the ancient karas (clay amphora) and modern elegance into a single glass.   

Aromas & Flavors
Delicately perfumed with orange blossom, ripe citrus, and bergamot, paired with nuanced quince and apricot. On the palate, it’s layered and softly savory, finishing with a gentle tannic grip and lingering dried fruit nuance.   

Mouthfeel
Silky, slightly cloudy, and texturally complex—sledding effortlessly across the palate, offering a refreshingly structured yet soft finish.  

Winemaking Notes
Fermented with 10 months of skin contact in stainless steel tanks, then bottled unfiltered and unstabilized to preserve its raw, authentic character and vivid depth. 

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with creamy vegetable stews, roasted poultry, hearty salads, or richer seafood dishes. It also makes a vibrant aperitif or companion for eclectic mezze plates. 

Verdict
Kraki Ktor 2022 is a captivating, terroir-forward orange wine that brings Armenia’s winemaking soul to life. It’s adventurous yet refined—perfect for those ready to explore natural, heritage-driven wines with energy and depth. Cheers! — a month ago

Patrick Flynn

9.0

Very balanced on the right side of a sparkling white — 5 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.8

Tierras Negras. — 6 months ago

Andre

9.1

Private import — a year ago

Ben Rutt

9.0

Like this one. LD x — 4 years ago

Mario Martínez Colino

9.3

Espectacular. Potencia y muy redondo a la vez, buena madera. — 6 years ago

Vitaly Domnenko

8.9

Bm. Tm. Am. Fm. — a year ago

Silvestre Moreno del Alamo

9.3

Estupendo caldo del Guadiana, que emerge de las tierras que los romanos transitaron. Alange nis ofrece una maravilla de sabor y contraste. — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2016 / fruity and frivolous — 6 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.3

A fight between Sicily and Spain. Brutally powerful. Two soulful locations melding together. Heavy, strong , big! — 7 years ago