Top 100 red wines of North
Discover the top 100 best red wines of North as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of North and the best vintages to taste in this region.
North Israel encompasses Upper and Lower Galilee plus the Golan, vineyards at altitude on limestone soils, volcanic basalt and draining gravels, climate tempered by strong day-night swings. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are the signature reds — full-bodied and precise with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, garrigue and a mineral touch, ripe tannins and preserved freshness. Historic Carignan. Taut Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The country's leading wine region.
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
red wines from the region of North go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or pork gyros.