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Ishtar
2020 · Red · 14.0% · 75 cl
CHÂTEAU BARKA · BEKAA VALLEY NORTH
Deep ruby. Concentrated black fruit,
sweet spice and a thread of mountain
herbs. Firm tannins balanced by
altitude-driven freshness — a wine of
conviction and structure.
Food Pairing
Grilled meats, slow-cooked stews,
hard cheeses, game.
hard cheeses, game.
Vineyard And Terroir
Highland Bekaa parcels at 1,500–
1,700 m. Organic, dry-farmed.
1,700 m. Organic, dry-farmed.
Winemaking
Long maceration with indigenous
yeasts. 12 months in French oak
builds structure without
overpowering the fruit.
yeasts. 12 months in French oak
builds structure without
overpowering the fruit.
Technical Sheet
Grape: Syrah · Cabernet Sauvignon
· Merlot
· Merlot
Serving Temperature
16–18 °C
Decanting
30 Min.
Cellaring
5–8 years
Glass
Bordeaux
Château Barka
Founded in 2009 by the five Geagea brothers in the Bekaa Valley, Château Barka farms organic high-altitude vineyards at 1,700 metres — among the highest in Lebanon. Winemaker Hicham Geagea produces around 200,000 bottles of red, white and rosé annually, traditionally hand-harvested and aged with professional care. A winery uniting family passion, sustainability and Lebanese terroir in every bottle.
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