Wardy Obeidi 2017

Obeidi

Vintage 2017

Domaine Wardy Obeidi is a delicate dry white wine with pronounced minerality made from Obeidi, a native grape variety of Lebanon, sourced from several old vineyards in the Zahle region. Aged in French oak barrels for 15 months, it offers aromas of guava, anise, thyme, cedar, orange peel, orange blossom and lavender and flavors of white peach, pomelo, banana and almond.

Wine Type

White wine

Grape Variety

Obeidi (100%)

Appellation

Bekaa-Valley of Lebanon

Harvest

Handpicked

Fermentation

stainless steel & concrete tanks; no maloactic fermentation

Maturation

15 months in French oak barrels (5-6 years old)

Serving

Best served at 10 – 13°C

Winemaking & Tasting Notes

A fresh yet full-bodied white wine defined by Obeidi’s characteristic beeswax profile which is layered with notes of white peach, white plum, quince, guava and marzipan; the restraint use of old oak adds subtle hints of nutmeg and cedar.

Food Pairing

Goes particularly well with Moghrabieh or any dish with soft warm spices.

Specifics

Alcohol %: 11.5%

Total Acidity (sulfuric a./l): 3.31

Residual Sugar (g/l): 0.6

Label

Middle-Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked.

Awards

2021- London Wine Competition, London, England: Silver medal

2021- Paris Wine Cup (PWC), Paris, France: Silver medal

2021- Sommeliers Choice awards, San Francisco, USA: Silver Medal

2021- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Seal of Approval