What is Ksara wine?

Château Ksara is a wine company in Beqaa Valley Lebanon. Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests. Château Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon. Today, the wines of Château Ksara have a specific character, described as a “rare balance of dry fruitiness, of delicacy and coarseness, and of freshness and vigour.”

Who owns Ksara wine?

Video Interview with Zafer Chaoui, Chairman of Chateau Ksara They founded a community in Ksara, they discovered and developed two kilometers of Roman caves that proved ideal for the storage of wine, and they created the famous Clos St. Alphonse, a wine which established Château Ksara as a national icon.

How many wineries are there in Lebanon?

Lebanon possesses around 46 wineries, including big scale, medium, and smaller producers. Of these, 24 are members of the “Union Vinicole du Liban” (UVL), the country’s official association of wine producers.

What is a good Lebanese wine?

Five of the best wines from Lebanon

  • Domaine des Tourelles, Marquis des Beys, Bekaa Valley 2005.
  • Karam Winery, St John, Jezzine 2006.
  • Château Ksara, Cuvée de Troisième Millénaire, Bekaa Valley 2008.
  • Chateau Ka, Cadet de Ka, Bekaa Valley 2008.

Is there wine in Lebanon?

Lebanon is among the oldest sites of wine production in the world. Despite the many conflicts of the region, the country has an annual production of about 8,500,000 bottles of wine.

Does Lebanon have good wine?

Despite a turbulent political history, during recent years wine in Lebanon has flourished, says Christina Pickard, with the best producers balancing tradition and modernity with power and delicacy. See Christina’s pick of five of the best from Lebanon here… 40% Muscat, 30% Viognier, 15% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon.

What is the best Lebanese white wine?

13 Lebanese Chardonnay Wines to Try

  • Chardonnay Cuvee du pape by Chateau Ksara.
  • Chardonnay by Chateau St. Thomas.
  • Blanc de Blancs by Chateau Nabise.
  • Chardonnay by Batroun Mountains.
  • Reserve Ammiq Chardonay.
  • Crystal by Aurora Winery.

What wine is Lebanon known for?

Best Lebanese Wine

Wine Name Grape
Domaine Wardy Private Selection Red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Cabernet – Syrah/Shiraz
Domaine des Tourelles ‘Marquis des Beys’ Blanc, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Chardonnay
Chateau Musar Blanc, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Rare White Blend
Chateau Kefraya Blanc de Blancs, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Rare White Blend

What is the best Lebanese red wine?

Best Lebanese Wine

Wine Name Grape Score
Ixsir ‘El Ixsir’ Red, Batroun, Lebanon Cabernet – Merlot – Syrah 91
Chateau Kefraya Comte de M, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Rare Red Blend 90
Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Cabernet Sauvignon – Cinsault 91
Atibaia Winery ‘Atibaia’ Red, Batroun, Lebanon Rare Red Blend 90