{"product_id":"bekaa-valley-hochar-1998","title":"Bekaa Valley Hochar Père et Fils 1998 Musar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Hochar Père et Fils is a Lebanese wine originating from the Bekaa Valley. Bottled at 13.5% alcohol by volume, the label bears the crest motto \"Labor Omnia Vincit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bekaa Valley is Lebanon's oldest and most significant wine region, situated in the eastern part of the country. It forms a high-altitude plateau stretching between the Lebanon mountains to the west and the Anti-Lebanon mountains to the east. The majority of the region's vineyards are planted at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. Here, the vines grow in soils primarily composed of clay and limestone, with additional elements of gravel and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe climate in the Bekaa Valley is characterized by long, hot, and dry summers, boasting up to 300 days of sunshine a year. In contrast, the winters are rich in precipitation, providing necessary water reserves from the melting snow of the surrounding mountains. The high elevation creates a marked temperature difference between day and night. The warm days ensure the ripening of the grapes, while the cool nights are crucial for preserving acidity in the otherwise warm Middle Eastern climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViticulture in this area has roots extending thousands of years back to the Phoenicians, although the modern wine industry has been heavily shaped by French influence. The region is home to the majority of Lebanon's wine production and houses historic, internationally recognized producers. Traditionally, the area cultivates a wide range of French grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cinsault, which in recent times have been increasingly supplemented by native local grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hochar Père et Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56987659534662,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-365_0d8eb0fc-006c-40eb-b513-a83d1f9aa7a2.jpg?v=1784623036","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.eu\/products\/bekaa-valley-hochar-1998","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}