The wine region of Upper Galilee is located in the region of Galilee of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lueria or the Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Upper Galilee are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Upper Galilee often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black cherries or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Upper Galilee is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 48 estates and châteaux in the of Upper Galilee, producing 236 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Upper Galilee go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
wines from the region of Upper Galilee go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or duck and peach brochettes.
On the nose in the region of Upper Galilee often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth in the region of Upper Galilee is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
