CHÂTEAU FAKRA
PINACLE SYRAH
BEKAA VALLEY • LEBANON
"A dry, structured Lebanese Syrah, with black fruit, pepper and the elegance of the eastern Mediterranean."
Quick Facts
Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah is a dry Syrah red from the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, aged in French and American oak. It offers ripe black fruit, pepper and cocoa, with body and firm tannins.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml, 14% vol.
- Origin: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Grape: Syrah
- Aging: French and American oak barrels
- Service: 16 °C to 18 °C, decant 20 to 30 minutes
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days at no cost
Syrah from the Bekaa Valley
Château Fakra makes this Pinacle Syrah with grapes from the Bekaa Valley, one of the oldest wine-growing areas in the world. The constant sun and cool high-altitude nights give a highly concentrated Syrah, which goes through oak barrels and shows up dense, spicy and balsamic. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Syrah wines and wines of Lebanon.
1. Technical Details
- Winery: Château Fakra.
- Origin: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.
- Variety: Syrah.
- Aging: French and American oak barrels.
- Sweetness: Dry.
- Alcohol: 14.0% vol.
- Format: 750 ml. SKU: LB-FAKRA-PINACLE-SYRAH-750ML
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby red of high depth, with purple glints and a garnet rim.
Nose: Wild blackberries, black plum and cassis, with black pepper, clove, licorice, dark chocolate and cedar.
Palate: Powerful, broad entry, fleshy and velvety. The concentrated fruit is balanced by firm tannins and fresh acidity, toward a long, warm finish.
3. Pairing and Moments
Pairing: Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine: spiced roast lamb, grilled kofta and shawarma. Also marbled red meat cuts, game stews, duck breast and aged sheep's or goat's cheeses. See the guide to wines for fatty cuts.
- Carne asada: its structure balances the fat of cuts such as ribeye or T-bone.
- Family meal: for banquets and weekend gatherings.
- Gift: for Syrah enthusiasts and lovers of eastern Mediterranean wines.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
What is Château Fakra Pinacle Syrah?
It is a dry Syrah red made by Château Fakra in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, aged in French and American oak barrels. It offers ripe black fruit, pepper, cocoa and a balsamic touch.
Is this wine dry, off-dry or sweet?
It is dry. It has no perceptible residual sugar: its softness and volume come from the ripeness of the grape and the oak aging.
What characterizes Syrah from the Bekaa Valley?
The valley's constant sun and cool high-altitude nights give a Syrah with aromatic concentration, black fruit, pepper and a balsamic touch, with good freshness.
Should it be decanted?
Yes, 20 to 30 minutes before serving, between 16 °C and 18 °C, so its aromas open up.
Where can I buy Château Fakra in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.