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Lebanon is a wine-producing country.
This Middle-Eastern nation on the shores of the Eastern Mediterranean sea has a distinctly French influence to it's wines and winemaking.
The predominant wine region is the Bekaa Valley and Château Musar is probably the most famous of Lebanese wineries, with its owner Gaston Hochar well known in cult wine circles. The wine is not released until 7 years after harvest and can age for many more.
Château Ksara, formerly connected to the Jesuit monastery of Tanail, is responsible for 70% of the country's wine production.
Château Kefraya is one of the other well known Lebanese offerings, and both offer a quality which usually surprises new tasters.Massaya, a new contender, has also been making waves.
edit Facts and figures
- Varietals: Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malvoisie, Muscat, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignant, Ugni blanc, Sémillon, Clairette, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvèdre...
- Production: 600,000 cases/year
edit History
Lebanon has a wine producing history dating back thousands of years. It was a driving force behind the development of winegrowing around the Mediterranean, from the Fall of Rome to medieval times.
edit Geography
Most winegrowing takes place in the region of Bekaa Valley.
edit Climate
Rainfall is very low, which helps preventing diseases.
edit Viticulture
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