About us
About Wines of Armenia
A Rio Joe’s Brand
WinesofArmenia.com is dedicated to sharing one of the world’s most historic and exciting wine cultures with wine lovers across the United States.
As a Rio Joe’s Brand, WinesofArmenia is part of the Rio Joe’s family of wine platforms founded in Los Angeles in 2005. Through our work as importers, distributors, and online wine retailers, our mission is simple: to bring the finest Armenian wines directly to customers who appreciate authenticity, craftsmanship, and discovery.
Our goal is to become the most comprehensive source for Armenian wines in the United States, offering a curated selection of bottles that reflect the character, history, and modern renaissance of Armenia’s winemaking tradition.
But just as important as offering great wines is how we select them.
Like all Rio Joe’s Brands platforms, WinesofArmenia follows a clear philosophy:
Quality over quantity.
Curated selection over endless listings.
Relationships over transactions.
Discover the Wines of One of the World’s Oldest Wine Cultures
Armenia is widely recognized as one of the cradles of winemaking, with a history that stretches back more than 6,200 years. Archaeological discoveries in the Areni cave complex have revealed the world’s oldest known winery, confirming that winemaking has been part of Armenian culture for millennia.
Today, a new generation of Armenian winemakers is bringing this ancient heritage into the modern era — producing wines that combine indigenous grape varieties, high-altitude vineyards, volcanic soils, and centuries-old traditions with contemporary winemaking techniques.
WinesofArmenia.com was created to introduce these remarkable wines to American consumers who want to explore something authentic, distinctive, and deeply rooted in place.
Our collection highlights both established wineries and emerging producers, showcasing the diversity and character of Armenian wine regions.
A Curated Approach to Armenian Wine
At WinesofArmenia.com, we do not attempt to list every Armenian wine available.
Instead, we focus on a carefully selected portfolio of wines that meet our standards for quality, authenticity, and value.
Many of the wines we offer are imported directly by Rio Joe’s Brands, often through long-standing personal relationships with Armenian wineries and winemakers. These partnerships allow us to bring wines to the United States that are often difficult to find elsewhere, including limited-production bottles and exclusive selections.
By working directly with producers whenever possible, we maintain close oversight of:
- quality and provenance
- authenticity of the wines
- fair pricing for customers
- consistent supply
This disciplined approach allows us to present Armenian wines with confidence and clarity — ensuring that every bottle we offer deserves its place in our collection.
Indigenous Grapes and Distinctive Terroir
Armenia is home to many native grape varieties found nowhere else in the world. These grapes give Armenian wines a distinctive identity and are a key reason why the country has become one of the most exciting emerging wine regions.
Among the varieties featured in our selection are:
- Areni – Armenia’s signature red grape, known for its elegance, freshness, and ability to express terroir
- Voskehat – often called the “Queen of Armenian Grapes,” producing complex and age-worthy white wines
- Khatouni, Lalvari, and other indigenous varieties that reflect the diversity of Armenia’s vineyards
Many Armenian vineyards sit at high elevations, often between 3,000 and 5,000 feet above sea level. Combined with volcanic soils, abundant sunshine, and dramatic temperature swings between day and night, these conditions create wines with vibrant acidity, structure, and distinctive character.
The Largest Selection of Armenian Wines in the United States
Our goal is to offer one of the largest and most carefully curated selections of Armenian wines available in the United States.
Through our direct importing relationships and partnerships with select distributors, WinesofArmenia.com features wines from many of Armenia’s most respected producers as well as small estates rarely seen outside the country.
For wine enthusiasts interested in exploring Armenian wine, this makes WinesofArmenia.com a unique destination — a place where both newcomers and experienced collectors can discover the depth and diversity of Armenia’s wine culture.
Armenian Wine Delivered Across the United States
Based in Los Angeles, California, WinesofArmenia.com ships wine to customers across most of the United States.
Our goal is to make it easy and convenient to buy Armenian wine online, with a secure checkout experience, responsive customer service, and reliable shipping through trusted carriers.
We also offer curated wine bundles and six-pack collections that allow customers to explore Armenian wines by region, grape variety, or producer — often with free shipping included.
These collections are designed to make discovery easier while offering excellent value.
Built on Trust and Relationships
At its core, WinesofArmenia.com is built on the same principle that guides all Rio Joe’s Brands platforms:
Trust.
We believe wine retail is not about offering the largest number of bottles — it is about offering wines that truly deserve attention.
By focusing on carefully selected wines, maintaining direct relationships with producers, and sharing the stories behind the wines we import and sell, we aim to create a wine buying experience that feels thoughtful, authentic, and rewarding.
Our customers are not simply buying wine.
They are discovering a culture, a history, and a modern wine renaissance.
WinesofArmenia.com — A Rio Joe’s Brand
WinesofArmenia.com is part of Rio Joe’s Brands, a Los Angeles–based importer, distributor, and online wine retailer founded in 2005.
Through our family of wine platforms and brands, Rio Joe’s is dedicated to discovering exceptional wines and sharing them with customers who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and character.
At WinesofArmenia, our mission is clear:
To bring the best wines of Armenia to the United States and share them with those who appreciate quality over quantity.
Buy Armenian Wine Online in the United States
If you are looking to buy Armenian wine online in the United States, WinesofArmenia.com offers one of the most comprehensive selections available anywhere in the country.
Our collection features wines from Armenia’s most respected producers as well as small, emerging estates producing limited quantities of distinctive wines. Many of the wines we offer are imported directly by Rio Joe’s Brands, giving our customers access to bottles that are often difficult to find elsewhere in the U.S. market.
From elegant Areni red wines grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Vayots Dzor to complex and expressive Voskehat white wines, Armenian wines offer a unique opportunity to explore indigenous grape varieties and ancient winemaking traditions that date back thousands of years.
Whether you are discovering Armenian wine for the first time or expanding your cellar with rare and authentic bottles, WinesofArmenia.com makes it easy to discover, explore, and buy Armenian wines online with confidence.
We ship wine to most U.S. states and offer curated collections designed to help customers experience the diversity and character of Armenia’s remarkable wine culture.