Cinsault 2021Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2021
Composition: Cinsault (100%)
Vineyards: Niha, Central Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 27 & 28 Aug 2021
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 12 days
Oak type & maturation: 40% 2nd use French oak barrels for 12 months
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 5 May 2023
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.75, RS 1.8 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: Black pepper & strawberry … a classic combination, and here it is in a sip.
Red fruits dominate the nose (strawberry, cherry, pomegranate) with a strong peppery presence aided by notes of thyme, mint & orange peel.
The palate is fruity & fresh with nice acidity & a strong tannic backbone.
Label: Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood design indicates that the wine has been oaked.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2024- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
2024- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Silver Medal.
2024- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Bronze Medal.
2024- Sommeliers Choice Awards, Chicago, Illinois, USA: Bronze Medal.
2025- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
