"Hints of anise and cherry and then a lovely delicate floral nose. Good earthy structure on the palate, a grip of tannin and then a Barolo-esque elegance and power" 93/100 Peter's Points Massaya is run by brothers Sami and Ramzi Ghosn in partnership with Frédéric and Daniel Brunier from Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe and Dominique Hebrard, formerly from Château Cheval Blanc. Until recently Massaya’s vineyards have solely been located in the fertile Beqaa Valley, at an altitude of 1000 metres above sea level. At these Tanaïl vineyards the slopes are protected by Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon mountains. Free of frost and disease the Beqaa Valley enjoys a unique climate with long gentle summers, wet winters and an average temperature of 25ºC, perfect for viticulture. In July 2014 Massaya opened their new high altitude winery in Faqra on Mount Lebanon. It is situated 1750 metres above sea level, at the foothills of the Mount Lebanon ski resorts. It overlooks Faqra, the highest altitude Roman temple in the world, and across the horizon it has views over the Mediterranean. The Massaya Faqra winery is used for the vinification of the white wine, as well as for the maturation of some of the red wines.
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