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Lebanon is a destination of choice for
the discerning wine lover. Located about
30 km east of Beirut, the fertile soils
of the Bekaa Valley are home to
Lebanon's famous vineyards and wineries.
Wine making is a tradition that goes
back 6000 years in Lebanon and there are
more than a dozen wineries in the Bekaa
Valley, producing over six million
bottles a year.
The French influence has led Lebanese
winemakers to favour French grapes,
particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Rhone varietals such as Cinsaut,
Carignan and Grenache. However Lebanon
has a rich heritage of indigenous grapes
which are attracting more attention,
like Obaideh and Merwah. |
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