Wines made from Roussanne grapes of Lower Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Roussanne as a single variety or as a blend of Lower Galilee.
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
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.