Galilee is a wine region of Israel.
The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
The ground underneath is basalt, free-draining and gravel.
The climate is mediterranean, running desert and notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated.
Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and aromatic, exhibiting vibrant acidity, light and effervescent and crisp fruit flavors.
Names to look for on a shelf: Barkan, Carmel and Golan Heights.
At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, white fish, tomato-based dishes and chilis & hot spicy food.
In the glass.
White: Fresh and aromatic, Exhibiting vibrant acidity.
Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Crisp fruit flavors.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- 1848 Second Generation Shiraz, Galilee, Israel
- Barkan Vineyards 'The Gold Edition' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Galilee, Israel
- Barkan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Superiore, Galilee, Israel
- Barkan Vineyards Classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Galilee, Israel
- Barkan Vineyards Givon Cabernet Sauvignon, Galilee, Israel
- Binyamina 'The Cave' Old Vine, Galilee, Israel
- Carmel King David Concorde, Galilee, Israel
- Carmel King David Sacramental, Galilee, Israel
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- White Fish
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
- Blue Cheeses
Nearby regions.
Galilee: common questions
01.What grapes is Galilee known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Galilee make?+
03.Where is Galilee?+
04.What food goes with Galilee wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Israel.