IXSIR Altitudes Blanc 2024
Bronze Medal - DWWA. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Blanc, a blend of Obeideh, Muscat, and Viognier. Boasting distinctive aromas of oranges, jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango, this wine offers a superbly balanced experience with freshness, texture, and an elegant, enduring finish. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vineyards, spread across Lebanon's mountains, featuring clay-calcareous and limestone soils from Batroun to Jezzine, enriched by unique microclimates.
Wine Press Ratings
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2024 Vintage)
"Gentle aromatics of flowers and fruit orchard alongside juicy pear and soft grape finish"
90 Points -Â Decanter World Wine Awards (2023 Vintage)
Blend: 40% Obaideh, 40% Muscat, 20% Viognier
Tasting Notes
This wine offers a delicate bouquet of orange blossom with hints of citrus, evoking Oriental gardens. It greets the palate with refreshing finesse, where the dominance of Muscat gracefully gives way to the subtlety of Viognier. With each sip, a lingering elegance persists, showcasing a seamless fusion of flavours. This wine embodies the artistry of Oriental expression, a harmonious and sophisticated journey from start to finish.
About the Producer
IXSIR Winery, named after the Arabic word 'Iksir' meaning 'Elixir,' embodies the pursuit of the purest form of winemaking akin to a secret potion granting eternal youth and love. At the heart of IXSIR's vision lies the rediscovery of Lebanon's forgotten terroirs. These vineyards, meticulously cultivated with a focus on sustainable agriculture, span the Lebanese mountains and their clay-calcareous and limestone soils, stretching from Batroun to Jezzine. Enriched by unique microclimates, IXSIR's vineyards reach an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, standing as the highest in the Northern Hemisphere. IXSIR winery was named by CNN as one of the greenest building in the world, and won the international Architizer A+ Award as well as the Good Green Design award and the Green Mind MENA Award.
Bronze Medal - DWWA. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Blanc, a blend of Obeideh, Muscat, and Viognier. Boasting distinctive aromas of oranges, jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango, this wine offers a superbly balanced experience with freshness, texture, and an elegant, enduring finish. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vineyards, spread across Lebanon's mountains, featuring clay-calcareous and limestone soils from Batroun to Jezzine, enriched by unique microclimates.
Wine Press Ratings
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2024 Vintage)
"Gentle aromatics of flowers and fruit orchard alongside juicy pear and soft grape finish"
90 Points -Â Decanter World Wine Awards (2023 Vintage)
Blend: 40% Obaideh, 40% Muscat, 20% Viognier
Tasting Notes
This wine offers a delicate bouquet of orange blossom with hints of citrus, evoking Oriental gardens. It greets the palate with refreshing finesse, where the dominance of Muscat gracefully gives way to the subtlety of Viognier. With each sip, a lingering elegance persists, showcasing a seamless fusion of flavours. This wine embodies the artistry of Oriental expression, a harmonious and sophisticated journey from start to finish.
About the Producer
IXSIR Winery, named after the Arabic word 'Iksir' meaning 'Elixir,' embodies the pursuit of the purest form of winemaking akin to a secret potion granting eternal youth and love. At the heart of IXSIR's vision lies the rediscovery of Lebanon's forgotten terroirs. These vineyards, meticulously cultivated with a focus on sustainable agriculture, span the Lebanese mountains and their clay-calcareous and limestone soils, stretching from Batroun to Jezzine. Enriched by unique microclimates, IXSIR's vineyards reach an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, standing as the highest in the Northern Hemisphere. IXSIR winery was named by CNN as one of the greenest building in the world, and won the international Architizer A+ Award as well as the Good Green Design award and the Green Mind MENA Award.
Description
Bronze Medal - DWWA. Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Blanc, a blend of Obeideh, Muscat, and Viognier. Boasting distinctive aromas of oranges, jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango, this wine offers a superbly balanced experience with freshness, texture, and an elegant, enduring finish. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vineyards, spread across Lebanon's mountains, featuring clay-calcareous and limestone soils from Batroun to Jezzine, enriched by unique microclimates.
Wine Press Ratings
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2024 Vintage)
"Gentle aromatics of flowers and fruit orchard alongside juicy pear and soft grape finish"
90 Points -Â Decanter World Wine Awards (2023 Vintage)
Blend: 40% Obaideh, 40% Muscat, 20% Viognier
Tasting Notes
This wine offers a delicate bouquet of orange blossom with hints of citrus, evoking Oriental gardens. It greets the palate with refreshing finesse, where the dominance of Muscat gracefully gives way to the subtlety of Viognier. With each sip, a lingering elegance persists, showcasing a seamless fusion of flavours. This wine embodies the artistry of Oriental expression, a harmonious and sophisticated journey from start to finish.
About the Producer
IXSIR Winery, named after the Arabic word 'Iksir' meaning 'Elixir,' embodies the pursuit of the purest form of winemaking akin to a secret potion granting eternal youth and love. At the heart of IXSIR's vision lies the rediscovery of Lebanon's forgotten terroirs. These vineyards, meticulously cultivated with a focus on sustainable agriculture, span the Lebanese mountains and their clay-calcareous and limestone soils, stretching from Batroun to Jezzine. Enriched by unique microclimates, IXSIR's vineyards reach an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, standing as the highest in the Northern Hemisphere. IXSIR winery was named by CNN as one of the greenest building in the world, and won the international Architizer A+ Award as well as the Good Green Design award and the Green Mind MENA Award.
