Chateau Barka – Ishtar Red 2020

$ 40

Color: Red

Vintage: 2020

Blend: 60% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot

Terroir: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Alcohol Content: 14% vol

Bottle Size: 75 cl

Packaging: 6-bottle case

Aging: Syrah is matured for 12 months in oak barrels (80% French oak and 20% American oak), while Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are aged in stainless steel tanks.

Optimal tasting: 15 to 20 years

Serving Temperature: 16 °C

Food Pairing: Perfect with pasta, grilled meats, hearty salads, and a variety of cheeses.

Winemaker/Oenologist: Hicham Geagea

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Description

Ishtar wine from Chateau Barka presents a deep ruby red color and offers a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, including raspberries and blackcurrants, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of smokiness. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with dense yet silky tannins that provide structure and length.

Ishtar is the Phoenician goddess of beauty and love, who fell in love with a mortal man named Adonis. The tragic love story of Ishtar and Adonis has inspired art and literature throughout the ages.

Chateau Barka
is a family-owned winery rooted in the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Since 2009, they have been crafting premium organic red, white, and rosé wines that reflect their land, heritage, and passion. Located at 1,450 to 1,700 meters above sea level in the village of Barka, Chateau Barka vineyards benefit from ideal climate conditions and rich terroir, producing wines of distinct character and elegance. Chateau Barka’s portfolio includes award-winning labels inspired by ancient Phoenician goddesses, each telling a story of strength, beauty, and connection to nature.

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