Merlot 2019Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2019
Composition: Merlot (100%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 19 Aug 2019
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 16 days
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 8 months (5-6 years old barrels)
Bottling date: 24 May 2021
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.72, RS 0.3 g/l
Alcohol: 14.6%
Notes: A velvety Merlot with smokey earthy minimality accompanied by strong red fruit character of cherry, plum, cranberry and rhubarb with floral, spicy and chocolaty notes.
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 texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
2022- Paris Wine Cup (PWC), Paris, France: Bronze Medal.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
