GALILEE is
home to rich,
well-drained soils,
high elevation, cool
breezes and diurnal
shift ideally suited to
grape growing.
BORDEAUX
varieties are popular
in production of
the red wines of
Israel, there are few
indigenous varietals
that are planted and
produce wine.
IN NEGEV,
Drip irrigation has
made viticultural
growth possible in
this semi-arid desert
region.
Wine has been made
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in Israel since Biblical times when Romans
had occupied this portion of the Middle East.
Although a relatively small country—about 5%
of the size of California, to put it in perspective—
Israel's north-to-south configuration offers a
variety of altitudes and topographic changes, re-
sulting in numerous microclimates and subzones.
Bordeaux varieties are popular in the production
of the red wines of Israel, in addition to the few
indigenous varietals that are planted there and
produce wines.
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