The best wines of Negev
Discover the best wines of Negev as well as the best winemakers of Negev and estates of Negev to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Negev and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Negev by region
Looking for a good wine of Negev among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Negev. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Negev with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Negev
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Negev
Red wines from the region of Negev go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, lamb mouse confit in wine or stuffed cabbage leaves.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Negev
On the nose the red wine of the region of Negev. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Negev. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Negev
- 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
- 0With an average score of 3.77/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.75/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.75/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Negev
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
- Cabernet Franc
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Negev
A wine route planned in the region of Negev? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Negev.
- Winery Kerem Shezaf Southern Negev
- Winery נאות סמדר Southern Negev
Discovering the wine region of Negev
Southern Israeli desert, among the hottest and driest vineyards in the world (>300 days of sun). Vines at altitude (up to 900 m), cool nights compensating. Syrah is the signature red king: dense with blackberry, black cherry, pepper, bacon, garrigue, firm tannins — fruit-forward typical. Cabernet (blackcurrant, eucalyptus), supple Merlot.
Crisp Chardonnay, Chenin, Sauvignon in mineral whites. Sariki and Be'er heritage rediscovered. Frontier of the future.
Great white wines of Negev
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Negev
White wines from the region of Negev go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of rougaille tomatoes (madagascar), fillet of saithe with mustard or apple pie.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Negev
On the nose the white wine of the region of Negev. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, oak or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
The best vintages in white wine of Negev
- 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.78/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Negev
- Chardonnay
- Viognier
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Gewürztraminer
- Sémillon
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Negev
A wine route planned in the region of Negev? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Negev.
- Winery Kerem Shezaf Southern Negev
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Great pink wines of Negev
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Negev
Pink wines from the region of Negev go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, stuffed artichoke or wild boar stew.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Negev
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Negev. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak.
The best vintages in pink wine of Negev
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 0With an average score of 3.71/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Negev
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Great sweet wines of Negev
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Negev
Sweet wines from the region of Negev go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, pizza queen with merguez or stuffed round zucchini.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Negev
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
- 0With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Negev
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz/Syrah
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
Great natural sweet wines of Negev
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Negev
Natural sweet wines from the region of Negev go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, seven o'clock leg of lamb or boar in civet.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Negev
- 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
- 0With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Negev
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.