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The Bekaa Valley is a wine region located in eastern Lebanon, known for producing some of the country's finest wines. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to ancient times when the Phoenicians and Romans cultivated vineyards in the area. The Bekaa Valley is situated at high altitudes, ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 meters above sea level, which provides ideal growing conditions for a variety of grape varieties.
The main grape varieties grown in the Bekaa Valley include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, and Grenache for red wines, and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Viognier for white wines. The region is known for producing full-bodied, complex red wines with rich fruit flavors and spicy notes, as well as crisp, aromatic white wines.
The main grape varieties grown in the Bekaa Valley include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, and Grenache for red wines, and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Viognier for white wines. The region is known for producing full-bodied, complex red wines with rich fruit flavors and spicy notes, as well as crisp, aromatic white wines.