COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merwah, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Mersel Wine
REGION
Qannoubine Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Light
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mersel Phoenix Field Blend 2022 is a natural and organic wine from Mersel Wine, produced in the Qannoubine Valley of North Lebanon. The name 'Phoenix' symbolizes resilience and rebirth, reflecting the winery's innovative spirit. This wine is notable for its use of indigenous Merwah vines, some over 150 years old, grown at an altitude of 1,600 meters. Mersel Wine, founded by Eddie Chami, is dedicated to environmentally friendly winemaking practices, focusing on indigenous varietals and minimal intervention. The wine is produced without additives, unfined, and unfiltered, aiming to embody the warm and hospitable character of Lebanon.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from Merwah vines over 150 years old.
Fact 02
Fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 03
Unfined and unfiltered.
Fact 04
Can be enjoyed as a darker rosé or lighter red.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mersel Phoenix Field Blend 2022 is produced using organic farming practices. The grapes are destemmed and fermented on skins for four weeks in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. After fermentation, the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks for aging. Natural cold stabilization is utilized due to the winery's ambient temperatures. The winemaking process is characterized by minimal intervention, with the wine being unfined and unfiltered. The Merwah grapes are sourced from vines over 150 years old, grown at an altitude of 1,600 meters.
