Wines made from Marselan grapes of Lower Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Marselan as a single variety or as a blend of Lower Galilee.
More informations about the variety Marselan
Supple, fruity reds with a deep robe and melted tannins, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, soft spices and garrigue notes. Good consistency and short-to-medium ageing capacity. Made in blends and as a single variety in Languedoc-Roussillon (IGP Pays d'Oc) and exported massively to China where it has become an emblematic quality signature. Also in Brazil and Argentina. A Cabernet Sauvignon × Grenache cross created in 1961 by Paul Truel in Montpellier.
More informations about the region of Galilee
Israeli sub-region within Galilee, vineyards on rocky reliefs >450 m on terra rossa and limestone, Mediterranean climate tempered by altitude (warm days, cool nights). Cabernet Sauvignon flagship red: structured and sun-drenched with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus and herbal touch, firm tannins and preserved acidity. Spicy Syrah, supple Merlot, dense Carignan and Mourvèdre complement. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in whites.