Chateau Kefraya Rouge 2017

Drink type:
Dry red wine
Ingredients:
Tempranillo, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, en Cinsaut
Country:
Lebanon
Producer:
Château Kefraya
Region:
Bekaa valley
Maturation:
Maceration process of 2 to 3 weeks, 24 months in oaks, several months in amphora
ABV:
14,5%
Volume:
750 ML
Flavor profile:
Intense aromas of sandalwood, leather, pepper, red fruit, strawberries, menthol, and coffee. Deep cherry red with purple reflections. Long-lasting floral finish with Carménère notes
Serving temperature:
16-18°C
Combination Options:
Meats, game, lamb, or soft cheeses
Château Kefraya Rouge is a delightful Lebanese wine produced in Lebanon, Bekaa Valley. This beautiful red wine is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Cinsault grape varieties. It undergoes a maceration process of 2 to 3 weeks, followed by 24 months of aging in French oak barrels. The wine also has several months of maturation in amphorae. Château Kefraya Rouge is an excellent wine for aging and can be kept for up to 10 years, provided it is stored under optimal conditions. This exquisite wine boasts 4,5% is a timeless expression of quality and craftsmanship.

The aromas are intense and complex, with hints of sandalwood, underbrush, leather, and pepper, as well as fresh red fruit, ripe strawberries, menthol, violets, coffee, and licorice. In the glass, the wine shows a deep cherry red color with purple reflections. The finish presents beautiful, long-lasting floral notes of Carménère.
This wine pairs perfectly with delicate meats, game, lamb, or soft cheeses. For the best experience, we recommend decanting the Château Kefraya Rouge about 30 minutes before serving. It is best served at a temperature of 16-18°C to bring out its full flavor profile.

The Château Kefraya winery is located in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon's primary wine-producing region, which is renowned for creating many high-quality wines. Situated 1000 meters above sea level, this area has been recognized as fertile and ideal for grape growing and winemaking since the Phoenician era. The soil is diverse and rich in chalk, clay-limestone, sand, and gravel. The vines grow in sun-drenched, non-irrigated vineyards. The climate here is more moderate compared to the rest of the country, and the significant temperature differences between day and night contribute to the slow development and perfect ripening of the grapes.