Château Ksara
Winery in Lebanon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Château Ksara?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Château Ksara is a winery in Beqaa Valley of Lebanon. it is located in the town of Ksara near Zahle.
![]() | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Château Ksara | |
---|---|
The wine making headquarters of Château Ksara, in Bekaa, Lebanon | |
Location | Bekaa Valley, Lebanon |
Appellation | Château Ksara |
Formerly | Ksara |
Founded | 1857 |
Distribution | National and International |
Tasting | Open to public |
Website | http://www.ksara.com.lb |
Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests,[1] Château Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon.[citation needed]
Château Ksara wine is most popular in Lebanon, but due to a large Lebanese diaspora all over the world, it can be found and purchased in many different countries. Château Ksara produces approximately 3 million bottles annually. Its wines are exported to over 40 countries. Main export markets include Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, Africa, Australia and Arab Countries.[2]
Between 2005 and 2015, Château Ksara saw the introduction of new grape varieties in the Bekaa valley. Château Ksara has also seen developments in technique such as vines cultivation on wires and the attentive application of advanced science by French oenologists, who watch over the vinification, fermentation and decanting processes.[citation needed]