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Blackberry Wine

Ararat Valley, Armenia
Heritage

These blackberries were not farmed. They were wild-harvested by hand from the mountain highlands of Armenia, where blackberries grow untamed in volcanic soil at elevations where the air is thin and the seasons are short and intense. This fruit carries a concentration and complexity that cultivated berries simply cannot replicate: the plant has had to work harder, push deeper, and compete with the surrounding landscape to survive. The result is a berry with a depth of flavor that translates directly into the wine. At 15% ABV and with a deep, almost opaque hue, winemakers have long noted that blackberry wine is the fruit wine closest to a traditional red in body, structure, and complexity β€” and this one makes that case convincingly.

What it feels like

Full-bodied and semi-sweet, with a natural tartness that keeps it from tasting like juice. You'll get wild blackberry and dark plum right away, with a deep, almost inky richness and a hint of cassis and violet underneath. The finish is long and clean β€” closer to a red wine than any fruit wine you've tried. Overall, it's bold and satisfying, the kind of bottle that earns its place on a dinner table.

Flavor notes
Wild Blackberry Violet Velvety Body Dark Plum Long Finish
Perfect pairings
Grilled lamb chops on a white plate with rosemary and a side dish.

Lamb chops with herb crust

The wine's dark fruit and full body stand up beautifully to the richness of lamb, while its natural tartness cuts through the fat.

Aged cheddar or blue cheese

The wine's sweetness and structure create a compelling contrast with the sharpness of aged or blue-veined cheeses.

Grilled venison or duck breast

The wine's wild, foraged character mirrors the gaminess of dark meats in a way that feels completely natural.
Franzese Wine
Notes from the boss

"Bold and sweet - combination that made it my favorite fruit wine "

Michael Franzese
Founder, Franzese Wine

Vineyard with Mount Ararat of Armenia in the background under a cloudy sky

The Birthplace of Wine

From Ancient Soil To Your Table

Long before the vineyards of France and Italy, long before the cellars of Napa Valley, there was Armenia β€” the cradle of winemaking. In 2011, archaeologists discovered the world's oldest known winery in the Areni-1 cave complex, dating back over 6,200 years.

This is not just wine. This is liquid heritage β€” a direct connection to the very origins of viticulture.

6,200+

Years of Winemaking

100%

Quality Guaranteed

50k+

Happy Customers

Endorsed by acclaimed chefs, wine experts, and culinary professionals around the world

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Andrew Gruel

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  • 5 stars: 100 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 1 star: 3 (3%)
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Psalotti

Very good tasting - semi sweet to sweet tasting - fruity blackberry stands out and has a little kick to it like a port - great with a cigar after dinner - bought 2 bottles was a great buy - and I have people wanting the empty bottles - especially the blackberry bottles

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Mark Grubb

The Franzese Blackberry Wine has the greatest taste of all fruit wines. Not too sweet. Just right and it goes down smooth. I also used the bottle to decorate with dry flowers in it. Perfectoo.

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Sonya

The taste was between blackberry and a strong citrus taste it was good but my favorites are the cherry and strawberry.

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Leslie Marks

Love your wines! I don't want to drink any other!

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Steve S

Our Favorite…

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Michael

Wine is great however all three fruit shaped bottles were marked up pretty badly, as if thet wereon a conveyer belt rubbing up against each other, was hoping to use them as part of decorations or table centet piece but they are too scuffed up.the wine is excellent and i will be trying other products

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Susan

I had to get the blackberry bundle when it was on a great sale. So glad i did, its delicious. Not too sweet, just right.

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Jason Putney

I've really never been much of a wine person, but I took a shot on 3 of the 4 fruit wines. Neither the wife or I like anything pomegranate flavor, so didn't try that one. We lucked out in that we both liked all 3 we tried. The blackberry is my favorite, with strawberry 2nd & cherry 3rd. The wife's favorite is the strawberry, then the cherry with blackberry being 3rd, but again, we both like all 3.

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Michael Malone

Absolute favorite it tastes like fresh blackberries right off the vine! The flavor is outstanding, DEFINITLEY MY GO TO WINE!!! IT IS EXCEPTIONAL!!!

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Anonymous

Great taste!

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Mark Goggans

Too much sediment in the wine. Not very good taste

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Kimberly Kay

Very nice fruit wine 🍷 highly recommend esp3cially for hose that don’t care for very sweet wines 🀩 most fruit wines need to be enjoyed alone in my book but this blackberry one is awesome with a fruit plate or a chicken or steak - whatever you’re palette you’ll love it!

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Jimmy Johnson

This is phenomenal! Not sweet excellent flavor, the bottle is really cool. This wine is best serve chilled.

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Steve S

All Franzese Wines are fantastic! We highly recommend!!!! Friends snd family are blien away!!!!

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Steve S

Our favorite! Wine! Not fruit juice!

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Brian Goode

Loved. The whole set was great. Wish the bottles were bigger. Drank the whole set in 4 days 🀣

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Danielle Chester

It’s great!
It’s my Husband’s favorite!

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Michael Mikutaitis

Good tasting fruit wine.

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Elsie M McCoy

I love the blackberry 🍷 wine. Its flavor is uplifting and a nice addition to family celebrations!!!

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James Gravante

Just an excellent wine! I had a glass with Michael's meatball recipe, and the combination was perfect! I highly recommend this fruit wine, not too sweet and very smooth.

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Guy Arbuthnot III

I love blackberry -- and your wine was no exception. Lots of comments about the bottle.

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Thomas Clasby

Perfect

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Kristen Howard

I'm waiting for a special family occasion before I open it. My grandson is graduating from the Air Force Academy next month.
Can't wait for both!!

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dianne saccente

Love it

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Milton Arnold

I enjoyed the blackberry very m much. Thank you. I plan on ordering more.

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Roland Vellanoweth

Truly a household favorite. I will be ordering more and sampling the other flavors

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Wendy Blankenship

Loved

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Susan Smith

The blackberry wine is unique & delicious. I love the bottles that the fruit wines are in.

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Christa Harris

I love this wine it’s very refreshing with ice on a hot summer day!

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Jerry Sawyer

I didn't really like it

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Rebecca Groetsch

Wonderful wine! Dry and sweet lovers both like it. Perfect mix. (The bottle is awesome as well.)

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Rachael Altgilbers

Hubby is so excited that he isn't even sure if he will drink it. He loves it so much!

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brett newberry

Great wine for having a glass of wine and enjoying the moment. The wine was excellent with steak and pork. Will reorder.

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