Domaine des Tourelles White 2021
Impressive aromatic Lebanese white crying out for tasty Mediterranean food.
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75cl
Region: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Grapes: 65% Viogner, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Obeidi
Info: Vegetarian, Vegan
Winemaker: Faousa Issa
Production
The grapes are grown at an altitude of 1,050m above sea level on 15-20 year old vines with gravelous and limestone soils. Grapes are 100% manually harvested with traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks, fermentation over 10 days. After blending the wine undergoes a gentle clarification. Grape varieties include Viognier, Chardonnay, Obeidi and Muscat de'Alexandrie.
Tasting Notes
Spicy, white peach characters with a sublime perfume of jasmine. This wine is surprisingly fresh and bursting with peach and apricot flavours. Beautifully balanced with an impressive backbone of elegant minerality. This is a delight to the senses.
Food Match
Grilled fish with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, Tabbouleh, hummus, pasta with roast Mediterranean vegetables.