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Lebanese Wines • Bekaa Valley • Château Fakra
Wine from Lebanon: Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah, the Treasure of the Bekaa Valley
Discover why the Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah is one of the most exclusive wine gems in the Middle East and how to pair it for your next big occasion.
Lebanon is, along with Armenia and Georgia, one of the historic cradles of wine: wine has been produced in the Bekaa Valley for more than 6,000 years. Today, that millennial legacy coexists with world-class wineries, and Château Fakra is one of the most sought-after labels by those who have already exhausted the "usual" regions and are looking for something different.
At La Cava Shop we have a curated selection of Lebanese wines, and the Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah is, without a doubt, the perfect entry point: a red with a strictly dry profile, great structure, and an aromatic identity that you won't find in any New or Old World Syrah.
If you are looking to surprise a guest, wrap up a business dinner with something memorable, or simply expand your cellar with something truly different, this guide tells you everything you need to know — and why it's worth having it in your cart right now.
Technical Sheet: Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah in the Glass
Before getting into the sensory details, here is the essential information to decide if this is the wine you are looking for:
Aspect
Detail
Winery
Château Fakra
Origin
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Grape
Syrah, with a touch of traditional Lebanese blending
Profile
Strictly dry, full-bodied, polished tannins
Alcohol Content
14.0% Vol
Serving Temperature
16°C – 18°C (decant 20-30 min before)
Price
$969.00 MXN / 750ml
What Makes This Lebanese Syrah Unique
🏔️ 1. The Bekaa Valley: Altitude, Sun, and a 6,000-Year History
Located between two mountain ranges more than 900 meters above sea level, the Bekaa Valley combines constant daytime sun with cool, high-altitude nights — the perfect formula for Syrah to develop exceptional aromatic concentration without losing freshness and acidity.
🏛️ 2. Château Fakra: The Winery Behind the Label
Château Fakra is one of the most internationally recognized Lebanese wineries for the finesse and power of its wines. You can see the rest of their portfolio in our dedicated Château Fakra collection.
🛢️ 3. High-Luxury Production and Aging
Manual harvest with rigorous selection of bunches, pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel, and aging in French and American oak barrels that round out the tannins and add toasted and spicy notes.
👃 4. Tasting Notes: What to Expect in the Glass
Deep ruby red with purple glints. On the nose, wild blackberries, black plum, and cassis coexist with black pepper, clove, licorice, dark chocolate, and a hint of cedar. On the palate, it is fleshy and velvety, with great body, sweet and firm tannins, and a long, warm finish.
What Occasion Is It Ideal For? Find Your Moment
Due to its dry, structured, and conversational profile, this Lebanese Syrah is not an everyday wine — it is a wine for moments that deserve to stand out:
🔥 If you are going to host a gourmet barbecue
Its power and dry profile perfectly balance the juiciness and fat of premium cuts like ribeye, picanha, or grilled rib steak.
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🤝 If you want to seal a deal or impress a client
Serving a wine from Lebanon at a business dinner communicates something no Malbec or Cabernet can: wine knowledge and good taste beyond the obvious.
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🎁 If you are looking for a memorable gift
For collectors and wine enthusiasts who have already tried it all, a bottle from the Bekaa Valley is the surprise that stays in the conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah
What food does this wine pair best with?
Due to its body and spicy notes, it is ideal with Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine (baked lamb, kibbeh, shawarma, kaftas), marbled red meat cuts, game stews, and aged sheep or goat cheeses.
Is it a sweet wine?
No. It is a strictly dry wine: all its sensation of volume and silkiness on the palate comes from the ripeness of the grape and its aging in barrels, not from residual sugar.
Do I need to decant it before serving?
It is recommended to uncork or decant it 20 to 30 minutes before serving, in large glasses, so it can oxygenate and display its full aromatic complexity.
Bring Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah to Your Table
$969.00 MXN — 750ml. One of the few Syrahs from the Bekaa Valley available in Mexico.
Tip: shipping is free on orders over $1,499 MXN — combine it with another label from our Lebanon collection or with a wine from our Syrah selection and take advantage of free shipping.
Buy Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah
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by Mario Antonio Pérez De Asco on September 16, 2026