Winemaking Process
The Roussanne and Marsanne vineyards are attached and are harvested together Both varieties are brought to the winery and immediately pressed to extract the best quality free run juice and maintain freshness and aroma. After a natural clarification of the must, the wine is transferred for a slow alcoholic Co-fermentation at low temperatures. The wine is then transferred for brief storage in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled after filtration and is released after briefly aging in the bottle.
The vineyard is located on the slopes of Malkishua Mountain, at a height of about
440 meters above sea level and overlooks Beit Shan Valley on the north-east and Jezreel Valley on the north-west. The soil is a combination of hard and soft lime rocks, Terra Rosa soil and dark soils. The Mediterranean climate of the region brings an average annual precipitation of about 450 mm. Despite the proximity to the hot Beit Shan Valley, the height brings to the region cold winters and strong winds that blow permanently all year long and create dry air and cold nights. This weather contributes to the grapes development and preserves the acidity. The vineyard is located near wind turbines which provide energy to the surrounding villages.
