Mersel 'Phoenix' Field Blend Rosé
Dimane > Qannboubine Valley > North Lebanon
Merwah, Sangiovese, 2022
Phoenix Field Blend comes from the rise of the Lebanese national bird, the Phoenix. The firebird that keeps rising, using its passion and determination to try something new. Mersel is one of the first wineries in Lebanon to produce a completely natural, organic wine that is free from additives and that is unfined and unfiltered. This wonder, made by rad producer Mersel, is made from Merwah, an indigenous Lebanese varietal, from 150 year old vines, plus some Sangiovese all farmed above 5000 feet elevation! Literally the definition of heroic viticulture. After a four week fermentation on the skins, the wine is pressed to stainless steel. Mersel was founded by two mothers, with the support of their husbands. The idea was to experiment with unique tastes and showcase to the world that women, children and families can work together to produce something distinctive. They’ve been proven right with that attitude.
Dimane > Qannboubine Valley > North Lebanon
Merwah, Sangiovese, 2022
Phoenix Field Blend comes from the rise of the Lebanese national bird, the Phoenix. The firebird that keeps rising, using its passion and determination to try something new. Mersel is one of the first wineries in Lebanon to produce a completely natural, organic wine that is free from additives and that is unfined and unfiltered. This wonder, made by rad producer Mersel, is made from Merwah, an indigenous Lebanese varietal, from 150 year old vines, plus some Sangiovese all farmed above 5000 feet elevation! Literally the definition of heroic viticulture. After a four week fermentation on the skins, the wine is pressed to stainless steel. Mersel was founded by two mothers, with the support of their husbands. The idea was to experiment with unique tastes and showcase to the world that women, children and families can work together to produce something distinctive. They’ve been proven right with that attitude.
Dimane > Qannboubine Valley > North Lebanon
Merwah, Sangiovese, 2022
Phoenix Field Blend comes from the rise of the Lebanese national bird, the Phoenix. The firebird that keeps rising, using its passion and determination to try something new. Mersel is one of the first wineries in Lebanon to produce a completely natural, organic wine that is free from additives and that is unfined and unfiltered. This wonder, made by rad producer Mersel, is made from Merwah, an indigenous Lebanese varietal, from 150 year old vines, plus some Sangiovese all farmed above 5000 feet elevation! Literally the definition of heroic viticulture. After a four week fermentation on the skins, the wine is pressed to stainless steel. Mersel was founded by two mothers, with the support of their husbands. The idea was to experiment with unique tastes and showcase to the world that women, children and families can work together to produce something distinctive. They’ve been proven right with that attitude.
Blend: 80% Merwah, 20% Sangiovese
ABV: 12.5%
The Story: Lebanon is among the oldest places for wine production in the world. Today Mersel continues this legacy with the same passion that the Phoenicians had centuries ago, exporting to the world best quality wine from the land of the cedars. Lebanese people are warm and hospitable, they open their hearts and homes and welcome those around them. Mersel wanted to create wines that fit with the Lebanese character, wines that are for everyone to enjoy, and wines that help local farmers. Their philosophy is to keep it simple - wines are made naturally, with very little or no sulfites. Wines are organically farmed, unfiltered and unfined, resulting in simple fermented wine. With a strong message of social justice Mersel Wine goes beyond production to reach others through giving back to our society. The brand values focus on empowering women, being all-inclusive regardless of sex, ethnicity, status, religion or background.
Fruit for The Phoenix is picked in middle of October and destemmed into stainless tanks, the wine is fermented on skins for 4 weeks and racked off skins in November into stainless tanks. The temperature at the winery reaches -5 degrees celsius during the night, consistently in winter, allowing for natural cold stabilization of the wine. By the time the wine is bottled, it would have been through MLF, otherwise mind the bubbles! Much like all Mersel wines, this babe is free from additives and unfined/unfiltered.
Personality: This is crunchy, fruit-forward Lebanese wine that can either be a darker rosé or a lighter red, you decide. Mersel Rising Phoenix Notes of watermelon, guava, a touch of citrus and delicious refreshing finish.
Harmony: Mediterranean cuisine and light pasta dishes will work wonders.