The Syrah du Liban is a single-varietal wine made from 100% Syrah grapes grown in the Western Bekaa region of Lebanon at an altitude of 1,050 meters above sea level.
\nThe vines used for this wine are 20-25 years old and are grown at a density of 3,500 vines per hectare in gravelous soil with clay subsoils, and they are dry farmed.<\/p>\n
The grapes are harvested by hand in boxes and undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats for 10 days.
\nThe wine is then aged in all new American oak barrels for 24 months, allowing the wine to develop a deep and complex flavor profile.<\/p>\n
The alcohol strength of the wine is 14% vol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GRAPES: Syrah (100%).<\/p>\n
Syrah is a typical grape of the Mediterranean region. In Lebanon\u2019s unique terroir the wine manages to combine elegant floral notes with an explosive spicy character on the nose and palate. It is wonderfully balanced and has a long, persistent finish. A big wine that would benefit from some additional time in cellar or decanting prior to serving.<\/p>\n
Serving: It is recommended to serve Syrah du Liban at around 18\u00b0C (64\u00b0F) to fully appreciate its complex aromas and flavors.<\/p>\n
Pairing: Syrah du Liban from Domaine des Tourelles is a big wine that would pair well with bold and flavorful dishes such as grilled meats, game meats, or stews with rich and spicy sauces. It could also pair well with aged cheeses.<\/p>\n
Tasting note: On the nose, Syrah du Liban from Domaine des Tourelles presents elegant floral notes along with an explosive spicy character. The palate is complex and well-structured, with flavors of blackberries, black cherries, and spices, as well as subtle hints of vanilla and toast from the oak aging. The wine is wonderfully balanced and has a long, persistent finish.<\/p>\n
Size: 750 ml<\/p>\n
Alcohol: 14%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4023,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[108,31],"product_tag":[333,334,335,336,326,220,337,328,279,222,292,282,322,330,116,332,338,248,249,173,252],"class_list":{"0":"post-4006","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-red-wine","7":"product_cat-wine","8":"product_tag-aged-cheeses","9":"product_tag-american-oak-barrel","10":"product_tag-balanced","11":"product_tag-blackberries","12":"product_tag-cellared","13":"product_tag-domaine-des-tourelles","14":"product_tag-floral","15":"product_tag-full-body","16":"product_tag-grilled-meats","17":"product_tag-lebanon","18":"product_tag-mediterranean","19":"product_tag-oak","20":"product_tag-oak-barrel","21":"product_tag-premium","22":"product_tag-red-wine","23":"product_tag-special-occasion","24":"product_tag-spicy","25":"product_tag-stews","26":"product_tag-syrah","27":"product_tag-vanilla","28":"product_tag-wine","29":"zita-woo-hover-zoom","30":"zita-woo-alignment-left","31":"zita-shadow-2","32":"zita-shadow-hover-5","33":"zita-single-product-content-left","34":"zita-single-product-tab-","36":"first","37":"instock","38":"taxable","39":"shipping-taxable","40":"purchasable","41":"product-type-simple"},"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n