The Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) of Galilee

Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)
The winery offers 38 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 20 of the estates of Galilee.
It is located in Galilee

The Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) is one of the world's great estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in of Galilee to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines

Looking for the best Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines in Galilee among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

How Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, lamb curl or duck confit (canned).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

On the nose the red wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל). often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל). is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

  • 2004With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.05/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל).

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petit Verdot
  • Merlot
  • Barbera
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Galilee

Israel's wine heartland in the north, a benchmark quality zone. Powerful, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, dark chocolate, herbes de Provence and spices, firm tannins and a sun-soaked palate. Dominant international grapes: dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah and colourful Petit Verdot. Round Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon Blanc whites.

High-altitude vineyards in Upper Galilee (up to 1,200 m) and on the Golan plateau. Renowned kosher wines.

The top white wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

How Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of sauté of pork with cider, chicken waterzooi à la gantoise or tuna flan with leek coulis.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

On the nose the white wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל). often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the white wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.69/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל).

  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gewürztraminer

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

The top pink wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

How Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, roasted stuffed goose with mushroom sauce or quick brioche sausage.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

On the nose the pink wine of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל). often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל).

  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sangiovese
  • Barbera
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Astringency

Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.

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Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.

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