The wine region of Golan Heights is located in the region of Galilee of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pelter or the Domaine Pelter produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Golan Heights are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Golan Heights often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
In the mouth of Golan Heights is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 21 estates and châteaux in the of Golan Heights, producing 91 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Golan Heights go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).
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