Wines made from Marselan grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Marselan as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
More informations about the variety Marselan
Marselan noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small grapes. Marselan noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
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 Marselan grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Marselan
- CherryPresent in 1% of Marselan
- CassisPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Marselan
- TarPresent in 1% of Marselan
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Marselan
- OakPresent in 1% of Marselan
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Marselan
- EarthPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Marselan
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Marselan
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Marselan
- OakyPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Marselan
- PepperPresent in 1% of Marselan
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Marselan
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Marselan
- PlumPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Marselan
News about the grape variety Marselan
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