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Negev

Negev wine guide: the wine region in Israel, its Pinot Noir, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Israel
Climate
Arid/desert
Signature grape
Pinot Noir
Styles
red · white · rosé
5
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

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.

Soil
ClayLimestoneSand
Climate
Arid/desertWide diurnal swing
Terrain
Elevated
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingdessert

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?
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Pinot Noir is the signature grape of Negev. Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Negev make?
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Negev produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Negev?
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You will find Negev in Israel, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Negev wine?
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Try grilled meats, spicy dishes, seafood, pasta with rich sauces and middle eastern specialties.
05.
How long does Negev wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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