Wines made from Grenache noir grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Grenache noir as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
More informations about the variety Grenache noir
Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
More informations about the wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Grenache noir grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- EarthPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- OakPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Grenache noir
- CherryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- OakyPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- SmokePresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- Forest floorPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- LicoricePresent in 2% of Grenache noir