Sharan Pomegranate Wine

Sharan Pomegranate Wine is a semi-sweet Armenian fruit wine produced from pomegranates at 13% ABV in a standard 750ml bottle. Produced by the Proshyan Brandy Factory — one of Armenia's most recognized producers of fruit wines — this expression highlights the country's deep tradition of winemaking from native pomegranate fruit rather than grapes.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13%  |  Origin: Armenia  |  Semi-Sweet Fruit Wine  |  Producer: Proshyan Brandy Factory

Production & Heritage

Proshyan Brandy Factory, located in the Ararat region of Armenia, has earned a reputation for producing some of the world's most respected fruit wines using proprietary fermentation techniques developed specifically for non-grape fruits. Armenia's Ararat Valley provides a climate ideally suited to pomegranate cultivation, with hot, dry summers that concentrate sugars and polyphenols in the fruit. Sharan Pomegranate Wine is fermented from whole pomegranate juice and bottled as a semi-sweet expression, preserving the fruit's natural tartness alongside residual sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with an aromatic, pungent intensity that exceeds what most grape-based wines deliver. Ripe pomegranate dominates, followed by suggestions of warm spice, black pepper, and a tart, cherry-like undertone.

Taste: On entry, sweet-tart pomegranate fruit floods the palate with a juiciness that feels brighter and more expansive than traditional red wine. At mid-palate, the semi-sweet profile balances against a natural astringency inherent to pomegranate, adding structure. Subtle spice notes emerge as the wine develops in the glass.

Finish: The finish is moderately long, with lingering tart pomegranate seed and a gentle tannic grip. A faint peppery warmth rounds out the final impression.

How to Drink Sharan Pomegranate

Serve lightly chilled, between 12–14°C (54–57°F), to bring out both the fruit intensity and the balancing acidity. It drinks well on its own as a dessert wine or aperitif. A Pomegranate Spritz — topped with sparkling water and a sprig of mint — showcases the wine's vivid fruit character. A Sangria built on this wine as the base adds depth and tartness that cuts through citrus and stone fruit additions. A Kir-style cocktail using Sharan in place of white wine, with a small measure of cassis, creates a richly layered aperitif.

Best For

• Introducing adventurous wine drinkers to Armenian fruit wine traditions
• Pairing with Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine at a dinner gathering
• Gifting someone who already has a well-stocked grape wine collection
• Serving as a conversation-starting dessert wine at holiday meals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sharan Pomegranate taste like? Sharan Pomegranate Wine delivers a sweet-tart pomegranate flavor with noticeable astringency, warm spice, and a cherry-like undertone, finishing with moderate length and gentle tannins.

How does Sharan Pomegranate compare to ReVah Pomegranate Wine? Both wines are produced by the Proshyan Brandy Factory in Armenia and share a pomegranate fruit base, making them sibling expressions within the same producer's portfolio. Sharan is marketed as a semi-sweet style at 13% ABV, while ReVah represents a separate label from the same facility — direct side-by-side tasting reveals subtle differences in sweetness balance and fruit intensity.

Is Sharan Pomegranate good for sipping on its own? Yes — served lightly chilled, its balanced semi-sweet profile and natural pomegranate acidity make it enjoyable as a standalone sipper, particularly as an aperitif or after dinner.

Where is Sharan Pomegranate made? Sharan Pomegranate Wine is produced by the Proshyan Brandy Factory in Armenia's Ararat region, an area with a long history of pomegranate cultivation and fruit wine production.

What foods pair well with Sharan Pomegranate? Grilled lamb kebabs benefit from the wine's tart acidity cutting through the richness of the meat. Walnut-stuffed dolma complements the wine's spice notes. Dark chocolate desserts mirror its tannic structure. Aged semi-hard cheeses like Gouda create a sweet-savory contrast. Fattoush or tabbouleh salads echo the wine's bright, fruit-forward character.

What sizes does Sharan Pomegranate come in? Sharan Pomegranate Wine is commonly available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Sharan Pomegranate worth the price? Sharan positions as an accessible, entry-level expression in the Armenian fruit wine category, offering genuine pomegranate character and traditional production methods at a price point that makes it an easy recommendation for curious drinkers exploring beyond grape-based wines.

Why Sharan Pomegranate?

What distinguishes this wine is its origin: Armenia is one of the few countries with a centuries-long tradition of fermenting pomegranates into wine, and Proshyan Brandy Factory is among the most established producers in that tradition. The factory's proprietary fruit wine technology is specifically engineered to handle the unique challenges of pomegranate fermentation — preserving both tartness and aromatic intensity that would be lost using standard grape vinification methods. At 13% ABV with a semi-sweet profile, Sharan occupies a space that grape wines simply cannot — delivering a genuinely different drinking experience rooted in Armenian terroir and agricultural heritage. For anyone seeking to expand their wine perspective beyond the conventional, this is a legitimate and well-made entry point.