{"title":"Wines of Lebanon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"526\" class=\"\"\u003eLebanon is one of the world's oldest wine-producing countries and home to internationally acclaimed wineries such as Château Marsyas, Château Musar, Château Ksara, and Château Kefraya. Its high-altitude vineyards in the Bekaa Valley produce elegant wines that beautifully blend ancient tradition with modern winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"g7i1d1\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eLebanon is renowned for producing world-class wines from the Bekaa Valley, one of the oldest continuously cultivated wine regions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iln090\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eWinemaking in Lebanon dates back over 5,000 years to the Phoenicians, who helped spread viticulture throughout the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1457xb7\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eHigh-altitude vineyards, limestone soils, abundant sunshine, and cool mountain nights produce wines with freshness, balance, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hs76cd\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eClimate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eA Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool evenings provides ideal conditions for growing premium wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xxooqs\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eElegant reds, vibrant whites, and expressive rosés that combine Mediterranean richness with freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rf4wha\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eFeatured Wineries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eChâteau Marsyas, Château Musar, Château Ksara, Château Kefraya, Domaine des Tourelles, and other outstanding Lebanese producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2ghcsm\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003ePrincipal Grapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eRed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault, Merlot, Carignan\u003cbr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eWhite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Obaideh, Merwah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rbtyi6\" data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003ePerfect with grilled meats, lamb, Mediterranean cuisine, mezze, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dlf20x\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eLebanese wines are internationally respected for their character, aging potential, and distinctive expression of the Eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"adtadq\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eThe Phoenicians introduced grapevines and winemaking techniques throughout much of the Mediterranean over 3,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"146f12j\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eWhy We Love These Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eLebanese wines offer a unique combination of ancient heritage, exceptional terroir, and world-class craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/collections\/lebanon.png?v=1785158372","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/collections\/wines-of-lebanon.oembed","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}