Top 100 pink wines of Israel
Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Israel as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Israel and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Israel
Israel is located in the western Part of the Middle East (or Near East), at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. The controversial borders of the modern Jewish state were created following World War II. Its wine industry has its roots in the late 19th century, but has expanded greatly in recent decades.
Various varieties of "international" wine grapes have proven themselves in Israel's best Vineyards.
These include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay and even Gewurztraminer.
There are also several members of the large Muscat family, which retains its historical ties to this part of the world. Alexandria, which gives its name to the ancient North African vine Muscat of Alexandria, is located 500 kilometers (315 miles) west of the Israeli capital, Jerusalem.
Although small compared to most modern wine-producing nations, Israel's annual wine production has attracted attention from all corners of the wine world in recent years.
This is not only due to the development of New cooler Climate terroirs, such as the Golan Heights, but also to the quality approach of the country's wine producers.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Israel
pink wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), spanish paella or rabbit and mushroom gibelotte.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Israel
On the nose in the region of Israel often reveals types of flavors of microbio, red fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, citrus fruit or tree fruit.
