Mersel Wine "Elevate" Merwah White 2021

Merwah grapes were harvested in November from 2000m. Destemmed and crushed into Lebanese Amphora and Stainless Steel tanks. Fermented on skins for 12 days till dry. Aged in Neutral Oak Barrel and Georgian Qvevri for eight months and then bottled for a year. Uninoculated, natural MLF. Unfined, unfiltered.

Mersel Wine's Elevate line of wines focuses on single varieties, including indigenous or well-growing varieties like Pinot Noir, Marini, Merwah, and Daw Al Amar. The winemaker, Eddie Chami, is passionate about making wine using local Lebanese grape varieties and preserving traditional winemaking techniques.