Classification
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Since 10.2026 labels are given only on confirmed facts; the former category “Winemaking from purchased grapes” is no longer used. What changed — in the methodology
Grapes
From indirect evidenceNo vineyards of its own
From indirect evidenceA source gives 0 ha of own vineyards.
getwine editorial, Oct 2026
Winemaking
ConfirmedOwn winemaking and bottling
ConfirmedOwn cellar or marani, in the producer's own words.
getwine editorial, Oct 2026
Place
From indirect evidenceWines from several regions
From indirect evidenceFrom the wines it releases (getwine catalogue).
Not established
- Ownership — In Armenia, company founders are not disclosed publicly.
- Output — Output is not disclosed.
- Certification — No information. We count only organic and biodynamic certificates with a control-body code or a certifier-register entry.
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Wines from HOVAZ
Areni Reserve
HOVAZ
Vayots Dzor
A dry red Armenian wine made from Areni, region of Vayots Dzor. Sources note blackberry, cherry and spices on the nose and creamy and medium-bodied on the palate.
Haghtanak Reserve
HOVAZ
Armavir
Haghtanak from Armavir: a dry red Armenian wine. Sources note spices and vanilla on the nose and creamy and soft tannins on the palate.
Rosé
HOVAZ
Vayots Dzor
Region of Vayots Dzor: a dry rosé wine from Areni. As described by sources: on the nose, cherry, floral and raspberry.
Red
HOVAZ
Vayots Dzor
Region of Vayots Dzor: a dry red wine from Areni. As described by sources: on the nose, cherry, raspberry and red berries; on the palate, medium-bodied and velvety.
White
HOVAZ
Armavir
A dry white Armenian wine made from Kangun, region of Armavir. As described by sources: on the nose, apricot, floral and melon.
White Reserve
HOVAZ
A dry white Armenian wine.
Price range across the lineup
4400 – 9900 ֏
3 priced wines · 4400–9900 ֏ · median 7600 ֏ (≈ $12–$27)
Range and median of each wine's median price; approximate USD at the official Central Bank of Armenia rate.
Photos
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About
About the winery
A label of Wine Formula, set up in 2018 by a group of young winemaking and viticulture specialists. Hovaz is Armenian for leopard: the company says it channels a tenth of the label's sales revenue into Caucasian leopard conservation. The rosé, red and red reserve come from Areni grown in the Areni community in Vayots Dzor, the white from Kangun grown in the Voskehat community in Armavir. Since 2022 it has run the Hovaz Wine Rooms tasting space in Dilijan.
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Visit & events
Open to visitors · runs tastings
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Vineyards
Vineyards
- Own vineyards, ha0
getwine editorial · Oct 2026 · Inferred
Record
What this record is based on
Classification evidence
- Own vineyards, ha0
getwine editorial · Oct 2026 · Inferred
- Own production facilityyes
getwine editorial · Oct 2026 · Verified
- Buys grapesyes
Открытые публикации об армянском виноделии · Sep 2026 · Stated
Company and registry
- Legal entityWine Formula LLC
Магазин Фонда винограда и вина Армении · Sep 2026 · Stated
- Founding year (as stated)2018
Открытые публикации об армянском виноделии · Sep 2026 · Stated
Sources
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Sources behind this record
Открытые публикации об армянском виноделии
2 facts · last checked Sep 2026
getwine editorial
2 facts · last checked Oct 2026
Магазин Фонда винограда и вина Армении
1 fact · last checked Sep 2026
Photo: winery's website, winetravelawards.com · Photo: winery's website, gotodili.com
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