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Cherry Wine

Highland Armenia
Heritage

Armenian cherries have been celebrated since antiquity, the Roman general Lucullus is said to have brought the cherry tree back to Rome from the Armenian city of Giresun after his campaigns in the region, introducing the fruit to the Western world. The cherries used in this wine grow at high altitude in volcanic soil, where dramatic temperature shifts between day and night concentrate every ounce of flavor into the fruit before harvest. The result is a cherry that is deeply red all the way to the core, with an intensity that no lowland variety can match. Naturally fermented with zero artificial additives, this wine is what happens when you take that intensity and let it become something more.

What it feels like

Semi-sweet and full-bodied, with a rich cherry flavor that feels generous but never over-the-top. The finish is smooth and clean, not sticky. Overall, it's the kind of wine you pour when you want something that feels like a treat.

Flavor notes
Ripe Cherry Cherry Compote Hibiscus Subtle Spice Velvety Body Clean Finish
Perfect pairings

Duck breast with cherry reduction

The wine mirrors the sauce and amplifies the savory depth of the duck β€” a pairing that feels inevitable.

Grilled lamb

The wine's bold fruit and structure hold up beautifully to the spiced richness of ground lamb.

Aged gouda or smoked cheese

The wine's sweetness and acidity create a compelling back-and-forth with the caramel notes of aged gouda.
Franzese Wine
Notes from the boss

"Armenian cherries are different. They ripen slower, they go deeper red, and when you ferment them β€” you get something that tastes like a wine, not a juice. This bottle proves it."

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

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Quality Guaranteed

50k+

Happy Customers

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  • 5 stars: 56 (82%)
  • 4 stars: 7 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
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Andrew Marchese

It's a little too sweet for me, but my girlfriend enjoyed it.

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Anonymous

The Cherry wine is excellent with a little kick. I drink in small portions to make every sip last.

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Rosanna Tejeda

I loved all the fruit wines I just ordered another box.

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Noah Goldman

Strawberry is my favorite, I think cherry and the blackberry are tied for second. Haven’t made up my mind yet. But they are all excellent!! Keep up the good work!

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Malik

Wonderful

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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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Patrick Garrett

Fantastic! I enjoyed even more, chilled.
Just sweet enough, the oak was there but not too dry. Very refreshing! Will order again!

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Michael Malone

Fantastic Wine! The flavor is phenomenal and doesn't leave me with a headache. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!

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Phoebe

I love this one not as much of a fan of the Pomerania but love the cherry

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Tom Krueger

I recently ordered the 4 - pack of fruit wine. My first bottle I opened was the Cherry and I must say, I really enjoyed the experience. I’m looking forward to the next bottle - blackberry. Going forward these wines will be on my future orders.

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Kimberly Kay

Cherry Wine was awesome! I loved how smooth the mouth feel & that subtle β€œspice” after taste was nice, as well… EXCELLENT CHOICE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Jimmy Johnson

Great flavor, not too sweet

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Susan

Absolutely delicious cherry wine.

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Steve S

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

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Justina Arnett

The one itself was all right but the shipping cost wasn't worth it

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terrilee watro

Great taste- great bottle!

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JT

Always smooth and delicious.

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Joe Loza

I finally had the chance to try Michael Franzese's Cherry Wine, and it exceeded my expectations. The cherry flavor is rich, natural, and smoothβ€”not overly sweet like many fruit wines. It has a clean finish with just the right amount of sweetness, making it easy to enjoy by the glass.

As someone who appreciates a good cigar, I found this wine paired surprisingly well with a medium-bodied Maduro. The cherry notes complement the tobacco without overpowering it, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

The bottle itself is beautiful and definitely stands out, but what's inside is what really impressed me. If you're looking to try something different from traditional grape wines, I highly recommend giving this one a chance. It's unique, flavorful, and one I'll definitely keep in my collection.

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Christa Harris

I am unable to describe how the wine was because Covid took my taste and smelling abilities away. It looked very refreshing over ice and that’s how I drank it. Very sorry.

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Danielle Chester

My Best friend of 40 years, doesn’t drink wine. She tried just a sip of this wine, LOVED IT!
Shes is as stubborn as they come & for her to say THAT means a lot to me. 😊✊

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John Campbell

The cherry wine was excellent! In fact we really enjoyed every flavor of the fruit wines. We loved how crisp and clean it tasted. Having a nice glass of wine without all the extra preservatives is very refreshing. We'll be ordering all of our wine from your and looking forward to trying your other wines!!!

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dianne saccente

Love it

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Wendy Blankenship

Very much liked

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brett newberry

Excellent wine that we enjoyed immediately after opening the bottle. Will order again.

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DAVID ZANNINI

The Cherry is outstanding. A must try, you will not be disappointed. Smooth and flavorful. Mr. Franzese wine is a superior product. I highly recommend this wine. Danielle Zannini

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Donald Kilpatrick

Perfect wine to sit and watch the sun set over the lake

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S.S.

Excellent!

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Michael Lilla

Had somewhat of a cherry taste. Maybe not as much as I expected.

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J.T.

Arrived quickly and the bottle looks amazing

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Luke Mussio

It was great. I purchased the cherry and blackberry, both were very good. Great smell, great taste what can I say? I love them. Thank you Mr. Franzese and your company for delivering an amazing product.
Luke

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Susannah Short

Always a five out of five! The best wine out there. Rich and so flavorful. Thank you for bringing Armenian wine to the US!πŸ™‚

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