Top 100 red wines of North - Page 6
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.
Discovering the wine region of North
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.
Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah
Powerful, intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with concentrated aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper, spices, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Confirmed star of great Californian (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles) and Australian reds. American synonym for French durif, a hybrid created in 1880 by François Durif (syrah × peloursin).
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of North
red wines from the region of North go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, lamb biryani or oven-baked veal cutlets.
