Wines made from Syrah grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
More informations about the variety Syrah
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
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 Syrah grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 8% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 8% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Syrah
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 4% of Syrah
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Syrah