Château Ksara Old Vine Carignan 2020
An intense expression of Carignan, combining ripe red and black fruits, wild herbs and black pepper spice. The tannins are bold but refined and a streak of acidity lifts and lengthens the finish.
The grapes were rigorously checked and once the desired state of ripeness was achieved the grapes were harvested by hand. Fermentation was carried out in 19th century concrete tanks and the wine was bottled unoaked.
| RRP | £22.00 |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Serve with | Lebanese Mezze, grilled sea fish and vegetarian dishes |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Region | Bekaa Valley |
| Grapes | Carignan 100% |
| Body | C |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Château Ksara is Lebanon's oldest winery. Its traditions can be traced back to 1857 when a group of Jesuit monks acquired the property. The Jesuits applied their knowledge of science and agriculture to plant French vines as well as developing two kilometres of Roman caves that proved ideal for the storage of wine. The Jesuits sold the winery to its current owners in 1973. Ksara is now the most modern winery in the region as well as the largest producer in the country. Their annual production is over 2.8 million bottles and they sell their wines in more than 40 countries worldwide. Château Ksara is certified ISO 9001 and ISO 2200.00 for its viticulture, production and sales guaranteeing quality and consistency year on year.
Ksara's vineyards are located in the central and western Bekaa Valley at high altitudes. The Bekaa enjoys dry summers and has the advantage of its own natural water table, courtesy of the melting snow that runs off the Lebanon and AntiLebanon mountain ranges; therefore no irrigation is needed in the vineyards. The slopes on either side of the valley and the valley itself create a unique microclimate in which the cool nights compensate for the hot summer days.
