Château Ksara, Old Vine Carignan
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Château Ksara, Old Vine Carignan - 2022

750 mL
Item # 50007

The Jesuits, founders of the estate, introduced Carignan to Lebanon's Bekaa Valley in 1857. Now the main variety of the region, this medium-bodied dry red has aromas of dark fruit, spice, and savory herbs. Pair with okra and lamb stew.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2022
Country
Lebanon
Producer
Château Ksara
Grape Variety
Carignan
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Staff Pick Notes

Wine making, not in a commercial way, is a very old practice and studies say that Lebanese people were the pioneers. Ksara estate was founded in 1957. This estate is a combination of tradition and modernity. I love Carignan: you can enjoy red berry, raspberry and cherry, followed by spicy cinnamon notes and some liquorice. It's earthy and it works well with pork and lamb dishes. In addition, this wine is made from 60 years old vines at high altitude": body and flavor are well balanced with a pleasant acidity...delicacy and strength at the same time!

- AFR

More About This Wine

Carignan

Grown all over Europe and the Americas, Carignan (a.k.a. Carignane, Carignano, and Cariñena) is seldom seen as a 100% varietal wine. Many appellations of Languedoc-Roussillon must include a certain percentage of Carignan, but it is rarely the dominant grape in these blends. For years, this naturally high-yielding grape suffered from overproduction, but New World winemakers have lately taken up the Carignan cause and produced some distinctive and delicious examples. Now that it is subject to...

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