 Armenia's current area began wine production in the 2nd half of the 19th century.At the end of the 19th century, next to the small businesses in Yerevan, Ghamarlu (Artashat), Ashtarak, Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat ), there were 4 mill.In addition to grapes, wines have been made with other fruit, notably pomegranate ( "nran kini"), apricot, quince, etc.