Philokalia 2023 'Stubborn Saints' Red, Bethlehem

Item Number: 21465

UPC: None

Country: Palestine
Region: West Bank
Sub Region: Bethlehem
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): Red Blend
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Limestone-clay
Elevation: 870-940 meters

Grapes: Blend of various native Palestinian varieties, old bush vines, traditionally dry farmed

Vineyard Notes: This vineyard is planted with a mix of olive trees and grapevines, resembling the traditional local farming, pre-1948, and preceding the arrival of phylloxera. The presence of the olive trees is complementary and not competitive, adding depth to the flavors and aromas of the wine, by encouraging a deeper grapevine root structure.

Winemaking Notes: Grapes were harvested by hand in September and 100% destemmed. The various varieties were co-fermented. The wine saw daily manual punch downs and skin maceration for two weeks. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. After three rackings, the wine was bottled unfined, unfiltered and with minimal added sulfur.

Best served chilled.