Negev is a wine region of Israel.
The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.
The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sand.
The climate is arid/desert, running wide diurnal swing.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows ripe fruit flavors, herbal or earthy notes, balanced with good acidity and exhibits fresh and crisp profiles, plus three more.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, spicy dishes, seafood and pasta with rich sauces.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Ripe fruit flavors, Herbal or earthy notes, Balanced with good acidity.
White: Exhibits fresh and crisp profiles, Floral and citrus notes.
Rosé: Fresh and fruity, Light berry flavors.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Barkan Vineyards Classic Pinot Noir, Negev, Israel
- Binyamina Moshava Gewurztraminer, Negev, Israel
- Midbar Winery Pinot Noir, Negev, Israel
- Midbar Winery Southern White, Negev, Israel
- Nana Estate Cassiopeia, Negev, Israel
- Nana Estate Chardonnay, Negev, Israel
- Nana Estate Chenin Blanc, Negev, Israel
- Nana Estate Dessert Wine, Negev, Israel
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Spicy dishes
- Seafood
- Pasta with rich sauces
- Middle Eastern specialties
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Negev: common questions
01.What grapes is Negev known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Negev make?+
03.Where is Negev?+
04.What food goes with Negev wine?+
05.How long does Negev wine age?+
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