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THE CELLAR AT IXSIR<br />
region’s specific microclimates. The Ainata vineyard is located at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea level<br />
and is considered to be the highest vineyard in the Northern Hemisphere.<br />
Gabriel Rivero, the winemaker, stresses how important it is to communicate about the beauty of the micro<br />
terroirs scattered across the country from North to South. These locations were carefully chosen due to their<br />
perfect exposure to sunlight, the quality of soil, elevation and climate. They were chosen to produce excellent<br />
grapes yielding great wines. Rivero’s quest to craft wines that appeal to a global audience is never ending. His<br />
extensive knowledge and attention to detail are evident. The wines he creates capture the uniqueness of these<br />
micro terroirs. Ixsir’s internationally award-winning wine range spans 9 blends of red, white and rosé wines.<br />
FROM ARGENTINA WITH WINE<br />
Chateau Fakra is situated in Kesrouan, Mount Lebanon’s Kfardebian valley. Astarte (Venus) and Bacchus<br />
(Dionysus), the gods of wine and love, have been worshipped here since ancient times. It is one of the most<br />
visited places in Lebanon and was called after the Roman Temples of Fakra.<br />
When owner Dr. Carlos Guillermo Adem returned from Argentina and founded the winery in 1985, he strived<br />
to enter the market with high standards and outstanding products. Exquisite vineyards, optimal growing<br />
conditions, a blend of terroirs in the Bekaa Valley and Mount Lebanon, expert vineyard management and<br />
maturation in French and American oak barrels have birthed superior wines.<br />
To ramp up recognition internationally, Chateau Fakra competes in international events and has been<br />
awarded more than 100 medals attesting to the quality of its wines. Its product range today includes 6 blends<br />
and one single varietal red, white and rosé wines.<br />
PURE TERROIR EXPRESSION<br />
The wine scene in Lebanon is rich and diverse. With a total production capacity of around 10 million bottles<br />
a year, Lebanese wineries have cemented their reputation for producing quality, elegant and refined wines.<br />
Whether they hail from the Bekaa Valley, Northern Lebanon, or any other wine region, and are blends or single<br />
varietals, Lebanese wines are a labor of love and passion, and a truly distinctive expression of their terroir.<br />
AUTUMN 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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