Vielles Vignes Merweh & Obeidi 2022

A blend of two indigenous Lebanese varieties that likely trace their lineage back to the Phoenicians, this wine is made from very old vines grown in altitude. 
Merweh vineyards are spread over the mountains of Bsharreh to the west of the Bekaa Valley at 1,400 m altitude, in amongst the famous cedars of Mount Lebanon. It is believed that these vines have not been pruned or treated for the last two decades, resulting in extremely low yields with concentrated flavours.

Merweh is a resistant variety which has adapted very well to the Mediterranean mountain climate and ecosystem. The grapes were hand harvested. Due to the wild nature of the vines, ripening was uneven and required several passes and a skilled team to select only perfectly ripe grapes. Obeidi vineyards are grown on the hills of Zahleh - the capital of Bekaa Valley - at 1,100 m altitude.

These vines are trained using a pergola system to ensure they enjoy the best sun exposure to reach maximum ripeness and balance in this late-ripening grape. Obeidi is a reliable and very resistant grape, considered to be the backbone of Bekaa Valley’s vines throughout its winemaking history.

The well-structured blend of these two grapes gives the wine its brilliant golden color. The nose has natural aromas of ripened grapes, apple skin and a mix of spices and herbs. Mineral and savoury on the palate, the wine shows notes of dried figs and fresh almonds on the finish.

• Region: Vineyards are located in North Lebanon’s Bsharreh mountain (Merweh) and Western Bekaa Valley (Obeidi).
• Altitude: 1,400 m (4,921 feet) above sea level for Merweh in Bsharreh and 1,100 m (3,609 feet) above sea level for Obeidi in Bekaa Valley.
  
• Grape Varieties: Merweh (50%) and Obeidi (50%). Age of the Vines : Over 100 years for Merweh and over 50 years for Obeidi.
  
• Yield/ha: 15 hl/ha for Merweh and 35 hl/ha for Obeidi.
  
• Treatment: Organic without irrigation. Harvest : 100% manual in boxes with intensive selection in the vineyards.
  
• Vinification: Both varieties were cold fermented separately, using wild yeast widely present in the winery. Once fermentation was complete, the wines were blended and stored for a short period of time in stainless steel tanks to keep the original freshness of the blend.
• Alcoholic Strength : 11 % vol.
  

Best served between 8°C -10°C. 

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