Winery MontefiorePetite Sirah
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food.
The Petite Sirah of the Winery Montefiore is in the top 20 of wines of Jerusalem.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Petite Sirah of Winery Montefiore in the region of Judean Hills often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Petite Sirah
Pairings that work perfectly with Petite Sirah
Original food and wine pairings with Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah of Winery Montefiore matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of stewed beef heart, potjevleesch or navarin of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montefiore's Petite Sirah.
Discover the grape variety: Verdanel
The Verdanel grape variety is particularly cultivated in the southwestern region of Gaillac, in the Tarn department. This very old white grape variety does not fear either the cold or the heat. Today, it is very rare and almost extinct. The Verdanel is not classified in the Appellations of Controlled Origin. The Verdanel has serrated leaves, almost whole and of a tender green colour. Its conical bunches are filled with medium-sized, slightly ellipsoid fruits. When the berries reach maturity, their greenish-white color turns to golden white. A dry white wine with a low alcohol content is produced from this variety. It also has a low acidity level. This wine goes well with spicy dishes as well as lobster or red mullet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Petite Sirah from Winery Montefiore are 2015, 2016, 2011, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Montefiore
The Winery Montefiore is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Jerusalem to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Jerusalem
The wine region of Jerusalem is located in the region of Judean Hills of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Razi'el Winery or the Domaine du Castel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jerusalem are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jerusalem often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cherry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
The wine region of Judean Hills
Judean Hills wine region – which is theoretically further divided into the Jerusalem, Gush Etzion and Southern Judean Hills sub-regions – Lies within the Samson region of Central Israel. The Judean Hills (or Mountains) form a low mountain range that dominates the landscape around Jerusalem and the West Bank. Hebron, Bethlehem and Ramallah also lie within the range, which formed the core territory of the Kingdom of Judah where the earliest Jewish settlements were located. Although not one of Israel's better known wine regions (like Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights in Galilee), Judean Hills is an emerging viticultural area, and significant potential has been identified for its future.
The word of the wine: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
