Litaj - Latourba 2015

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Format: 75 cl

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44,41 €

Recommended price: 51,91 €

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Technical information

Producer	Latourba
Name	Litaj Private Selection
Variety	Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Vintage	2015
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, black pepper, dark chocolate, mint
Vinification method	Separate fermentation for each grape variety
Region	Bekaa Valley
Production area	Saghbine
Country	Lebanon
Type	Dry red wine
Aging	18 months in French oak barrels
Type of cask	French oak
Color	Intense red with violet reflections
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	5-15 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, lamb, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Litaj is a red wine that comes from a premium selection that includes the best red grapes of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, harvested in vineyards cultivated on land overlooking the Litani River in Lebanon.

When poured it appears of an intense red color with violet reflections. On the nose it is elegant and particularly rich in aromas of red fruits accompanied by floral aromas of violet and notes of mint. The sip is full-bodied, round and structured; a complex glass, full of notes of red fruits and dark chocolate with a long spicy finish of black pepper, cedar wood and very pleasant and persistent tobacco.

It is recommended to combine it with red meat, game and lamb. The combination with cured meats is also excellent.

The winery

Latourba – Winery in West Bekaa Valley

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Lebanese winery with a vineyard in Saghbine in the West Bekaa Valley; it produces red, white and rosé wines, as well as sparkling wines, from grapes grown in its high-altitude vineyards (approximately 900–1,000 m). (https://latourba.com/LatourbaCatalogue2024.pdf)

Region: West Bekaa Valley

Country: Lebanon

Founded: 2005

Grapes: Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc, Fiano

Single, privately owned vineyard in Saghbine. Approximately 45 hectares in total and 19 selected varieties in the catalogue. Parcel-by-parcel winemaking to showcase the local terroir. Range that includes single-varietal wines, blends and sparkling wines named "Unique" and "Kristina", according to the catalogue. Vineyards located between 900 and 1,000 m above sea level, situated on the banks of the Litani River.

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Winery history

Company communications indicate that the business originated in the early 2000s and that the estate is based on a private vineyard developed across several parcels; the company website and catalogue state that it has been operating since 2005.

Production philosophy

Emphasis on soil care and on enhancing the territory: artisanal working methods, separate vinification by parcel, and attention to expressing the local terroir are presented as guiding principles.

Terroir and vineyards

Vineyard located on the slopes linking Mount Lebanon to West Bekaa, along the Litani River, with views over the Qaraoun basin; the catalogue indicates an altitude between 900 and 1,000 metres above sea level.