The Best Wine Tasting & Tours In Bekaa Valley

The best season to visit wineries in Bekaa Valley

The best time to visit the Bekaa Valley is in the spring. The scenery is spectacular and the weather is perfect.

what wines to taste on the Bekaa Valley wine tour

There are many varieties of wine you can taste during a Bekaa Valley wine tour. You can try your hand at red, white, rose, orange, sparkling, sweet or fortified wines!

what to do on the Bekaa Valley wine tour

You will tour wineries and see how they make wine, starting with harvesting the grapes straight to packaging it up. On a wine tour, you'll start at the vineyard and follow the production process from beginning to end. You have the opportunity to taste wines prior to purchasing them. Along with the wine, you will be able to taste a region-specific dish.

What are the best wine and food pairings in Bekaa Valley

Fattoush

The main ingredients are a simple salad, traditionally made with pita bread as a base. Some might also add tomatoes or cucumbers to the platter. Pita bread is used in various ways. It can be torn or cut into small bite-sized pieces, then toasted, grilled, or fried. A variety of vegetables are then mixed, like tomatoes, onions, garlic, cucumbers and radishes.

Hummus

Hummus is an internationally popular, beige-colored snack made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. The options for garnishes are endless. Hummus can be enriched with different spices such as cumin and paprika, topped with fresh herbs, cucumbers, tomatoes and egg whites to a variety of other delicious toppings such as pine nuts and olives. Hummus is a favorite snack with wine of the Lebanese people.