Pairing Basturma correctly — a note on pomegranate wine

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Basturma. I ordered it with pomegranate wine and the subtly tangy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. madzoon yoghurt in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. The a Yerevan restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Basturma with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.