WINE & BREAD OF THE LEBANESE LAND
26 января 2017
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regional work
Château Ksara.
There is
some evidence that Lebanon (Phoenicia) is considered to be the native land of
wine.
Phoenician
wine was one of the most desired good among Greek, Egyptian and Roman nobles.
In 1857 monks
from Society of Jesus (by that time they were settled in mountain regions of
the country) founded first Lebanese winemaking house "Ksara" (Château
Ksara) — by name of old settlement that gave shelter to Christians running from
persecutions. In local idiom"Ksara" means "fortified palace". Much water has flowed under the bridges since then, but "Ksara" still remains the largest winemaking company of the country. It produces about 40% of all wines in the country.
Overall
length of its wine cellars with thousands of bottles and woods is 3 kilometers.
You can easily get lost here. All the year round the temperature here is +12-13
°C.
Château Kefraya.
Kefraya
is the second winery (after Ksara). It was founded in 1978 by Bustros family. Red
wines have become "signature dishes" of the company. They are famous
for delicate bouqet and health giving powers. They are supplied to the best
restaurants in Lebanon and to 35 coutries. 70% of produced wine is red wine,
30% is white, rose, sweet wines and arak (Lebanese and Arabic alcohol). Red wine is produced of 5 grape varieties.
The
winery has won prices at international competitions in Europe, USA and Asia. Michael
Busto, the president of Château Kefraya, has enriched traditions of his winery
by contributing traditions from France (traditions of producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines, Syrah and Grenache).
By the
way, there is a restaurant at the winery, where you can order elegant dinner
with wine degustation. Also tourist can have access to the sections of wine
production.
Bread of
the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Considering tense political situation, almost nobody goes to the border of Israel. But we were there. We saw how people bake bread right near by refugees' camp and military post. And those were ordinary workdays of ordinary people.
Noting extra - just kind hands and delicious bread.
Considering tense political situation, almost nobody goes to the border of Israel. But we were there. We saw how people bake bread right near by refugees' camp and military post. And those were ordinary workdays of ordinary people.
Noting extra - just kind hands and delicious bread.
