Avshar Wine Factory
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Statue of Temur Grigoryan at factory | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Industry | Food and drink |
| Founded | 1968 in Avshar, Ararat, Armenia |
| Headquarters | Avshar, Ararat, Armenia |
Area served | Armenia |
| Products | Wine, alcoholic drinks |
| Brands | Avshar Wine Factory |
| Owners |
Temur Grigoryan Founder/owner 1968-1994 Arayik Grigoryan Owner 1994-current |
| Website |
avshar-wine |
Avshar Wine Factory is one of the leading producers of alcoholic drinks in Armenia, located in the village of Avshar of Ararat Province. Founded in 1968, the factory operated as a state enterprise but was privatized in 1995 in the aftermath of Armenia's independence from the USSR and the ensuing transition to a market economy. The factory is located in the Avshar village of the Ararat region, one of Armenia's leading agricultural areas. Armenian traditions and folklore suggest that wine production in the region dates back to Noah planting grapes upon his descent from Mount Ararat in the Book of Genesis.
The Avshar company was founded by Temur Grigoryan, who transferred ownership and operations of the factory to his son Arayik Grigoryan in 1994. The factory underwent a thorough renovation and modernization after it was privatized. Since 1999, the company has exported products to Germany, Belgium, Israel, CIS countries, and USA. The factory's main products are brandy (Armenian cognac), wine and vodka.
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Coordinates: 39°51′48″N 44°40′10″E / 39.86333°N 44.66944°E