Winery SomekGrenache - Mourvedre
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The Grenache - Mourvedre of the Winery Somek is in the top 0 of wines of Mount Carmel.
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Discover the grape variety: Vidiano
A very old grape variety grown in Greece, mostly at high altitudes, it is believed to have originated on the island of Crete. It can also be found in the United States, but is practically unknown in France. According to A.D.N. analyses, it is related to Thrapsthiri and Vilana.
Informations about the Winery Somek
The Winery Somek is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Mount Carmel to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mount Carmel
The wine region of Mount Carmel is located in the region of Samaria of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Somek or the Domaine Somek produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mount Carmel are Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mount Carmel often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, spices or red fruit.
The wine region of Samaria
The wine region of Samaria of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tishbi or the Domaine Tura produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Samaria are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Samaria often reveals types of flavors of citrus, pear or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or smoke.
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