Explore Lebanese Wine Regions

Lebanon wine country is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world as excavations have shown that wine was made in Byblos 5,000 years ago. However, modern viticulture in Lebanon is still very young. More than 160 years ago, in 1857, Jesuits founded the first large winery.

Then as now, viticulture in Lebanon wine country is concentrated in the Bekaa Valley and Batroun wine regions. This high plateau between the Lebanon Mountains and the range of Anti-Lebanon on the border with Syria is the country's fruit and vegetable basket. It is around 120 km long and on average about 16 km wide. Olives and wine are also grown there. Despite its proximity to the sea, the climate is not Mediterranean, but continental with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. The vines grow here at a height of around 1,000 meters. This height brings coolness and freshness. Besides, the altitude also brings big day-night temperature differences, which increases complexity. The harvest in Lebanon usually only takes place in mid-September.

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The Influence of France

The French influence can be seen in the vineyards. After all, the country was under French mandate from 1920 to 1943. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, as well as the white varieties Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, and the fresh Sauvignon Blanc dominate. But there is as well excellent white wine from autochthonous grape varieties such as Merwah and Obeideh. Lebanon wine country achieved international fame primarily through the red wines of the famous Château Musar. Château Musar has been making extremely long-lasting world-class wines in white and red for generations. The red wines of this château are internationally famous and are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, and Carignan. They are only released for sale about seven years after the vintage.

Wine Tourism in Lebanon

The thousands of years of wine history are well represented in Lebanese wine regions, Bekaa Valley and Batroun, where you can discover the passion and the history in every glass of wine you take. Discover Lebanese wine regions with us, our local partner wineries will provide memorable wine tourism experiences for you.

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Lebanese Wine Regions

The biggest part of the winemaking takes place in two Lebanese wine regions: Bekaa Valley and Batroun.

Bekaa Valley

The country's most famous wineries are located in the Bekaa Valley in the east of Lebanon. Around 90% of Lebanese wines are produced in the Bekaa Valley, as well as the anise-flavored spirit Arak.

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Batroun Wine Region

Batroun is an up-and-coming wine region of Lebanon wine country located above the coastal town that carries the same name. Batroun wine region is mountainous and is home to organic wineries that also welcome visitors for wine tourism experiences.

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