Simil red 2016

Product from: Lebanon

Name Story: 6000 years of civilization unfold as they travel through the rich and fertile Bekaa Valley
Grape Varieties: Mourvèdre (40%), Sangiovese (30%), Syrah (30%)
Vineyard: Bajaa’ land – Estate - West Bekaa Valley - Lebanon
Soil composition: 20% slope, Clay, stone
Altitude: 950 m
Yield: 6.000 kgr/ha

Harvest: 25th-30th /08 – Handpicked – Harvest at dawn
Vinification: All grapes sourced from our private owned vineyards.
Early morning harvest (5 am; before sunrise).
Hand picked, bunch and grape berries hand sorting.
Small sized fermentations (< 6tn of grapes) in stainless steel tank (selected yeast).
Annual production: 10 000 bottles
Tasting notes: Fresh, mellow, full-bodied with hints of red fruit, caramel and oak. Round palate, leaves a lingering mouth feel both balanced and complex. Simil leaves a delicate trace behind.

Consumption: 1-5 years+
Food pairing: Grilled meat, pork steak, barbecued salmon, duck breast, aged cheese, ham and bacon.

Serve at: 16 -18 oC