Lebanon is a wine-producing country.
The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache and Chardonnay.
The ground underneath is clay and limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated, mountains and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, mediterranean flair, fresh and vibrant and minerality and floral aromas, plus three more.
Inside it sit Bekaa Valley and Batroun.
Names to look for on a shelf: Chateau Kefraya, Chateau Ksara and Chateau Musar.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, spicy dishes, pasta and seafood.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich, Mediterranean flair.
White: Fresh and vibrant, Minerality and floral aromas.
Rosé: Crisp and fruity, Strawberry and citrus.
Sparkling: Reflecting a modern approach.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Arak Touma King of Arak, Lebanon
- Chateau Belle-Vue La Renaissance Red, Lebanon
- Chateau Kefraya Comte de M, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Chateau Kefraya Red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Chateau Ksara Blanc de Blancs, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Chateau Ksara Le Souverain, Lebanon
- Chateau Ksara Red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
At the table.
- grilled meats
- spicy dishes
- pasta
- seafood
- cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Lebanon: common questions
01.What grapes is Lebanon known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Lebanon make?+
03.Where is Lebanon?+
04.What food goes with Lebanon wine?+
05.How long does Lebanon wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Lebanon.