The wine region of Lower Galilee is located in the region of Galilee of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Recanati or the Domaine Jezreel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lower Galilee are Tempranillo, Merlot and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lower Galilee often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
In the mouth of Lower Galilee is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Lower Galilee, producing 42 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lower Galilee go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food.
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