Château Ksara Merwah is a dry, elegant white wine that originates from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. This wine is made from Merwah grapes, which are a rare variety indigenous to the region. The Château Ksara Merwah boasts an attractive golden color and exhibits aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. It has a full-bodied taste, which is smooth and balanced with a refreshing finish. This complex wine is aged in oak barrels, which add notes of vanilla and spice to the palate. The Château Ksara Merwah is an excellent choice for pairing with seafood, fish, and white meats.

Tasting Notes

Merwah is an ancient white grape, which is given profound expression by Lebanon’s formidable terroir. It had been used in winemaking and arak production for centuries.It offers intense citrus and white flowers with mineral note. Our organic grapes are grown on 60-year-old vines at altitude of 1,600 meters, an altitude that gives the palate freshness and flavours of tropical fruits with understones of guava, lime and summer melon balanced with fresh acidity. Serve chilled.

About the Winery

Located in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, the Chateau Ksara wine label was established in 1857 by Jesuit Priests. One of the major highlights of this label is that it was the first Lebanese brand to produce dry red wine in the world. Today, these wines are exported to over 40 countries. Even today, this group continues to create wines without compromising its core values of tradition, nobility and modernity.

The vineyards where the fruits are grown at an altitude of 1000m above sea level, which gives unique flavour and character to the grapes. These vineyards are located across the famous wine-growing areas across the Bekaa Valley. These include the following:

Kanafar – Spread across 42 hectares, this vineyard is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvedre, Caladoc, Marselan, Semillon, Chardonnay, Clairette and Sauvignon.

Tal El Deir – This vineyard covers 76 hectares and is known for growing varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Marselan, Gamay, Verdejo and Vermentino.

Tanail – The clay soil of this 63-hectare vineyard is great for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, Muscat Gros Grain, Muscat Petit Grain, Ugni Blanc, Viognier, Caladoc and the like.

Mansoura – Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Caladoc and Marselan are grown on this 52-hectare vineyard.

Tal Dnoub – Spread across 71 hectares, this vineyard is ideal for Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Semillon, Petit Verdot, Arinarnoa and Caladoc.

Kefraya – This 43-hectare vineyard is great for growing Mourvedre, Caladoc, Cinsault, Chardonnay, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Ugni Blanc and more.

Ksara Estate – This 21-hectare vineyard is great for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Caladoc, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and more.

Chilifa – Spread across 25 hectares, this is ideal for Syrah, Marselan, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Massa – Syrah, Carignan and Sauvignon are grown on this 27-hectare vineyard.

Saghbine – This 21-hectare vineyard is ideal for Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Gamay, Sangiovese, Mourvedre and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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