Chateau Oumsiyat Obeidy

BA0105

Country - Lebanon

Region - Bekaa Valley

Grape Varieties - Obeidy 92%, Sauvignon Blanc 4%, Viognier 4%

Alcohol by volume - 12.5%

Bottle - 75cl

Producer - Oumsiyat

Tasting notes - Made from Obeidy, an indigenous Lebanese white variety, this aromatic wine has exotic fruit and mineral flavours through to a lovely, whistle clean finish.

The vines are planted at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level, where the

warm days are tempered by cooler nights. The summer diurnal temperature

difference is 20°C, which encourages an extended ripening period, concentrating

the flavours and aromatic complexity in the berries, while retaining balancing acidity

from the cool nights. The soil is calcareous clay which is a cool soil that has good

water retention properties to nourish the vines during the hot, dry summers. Due to its

pH, calcareous clay soils tend to produce refreshing wines, which encourages

further balance to the ripeness of fruit. The vines are cane pruned and are planted

at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare. The vineyard is cultivated with respect for the

environment and the grapes are hand-harvested at optimal maturity. Obeidy is an

indigenous Lebanese variety which is unique to Lebanon and thrives in this terroir. It

was previously used in the production of Arak, but is now coming into its own as a

varietal white wine.