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Château Ksara began life in 1857 when Jesuit Fathers inherited and began farming a 25 hectare plot of land to produce Lebanon’s first non-sweet red wine. In doing so, they laid the foundations of Lebanon’s modern wine industry. It is worth remembering however that Lebanon’s oldest winery is merely continuing a 5,000-year-old trading tradition. Lebanon sits on the site of ancient Phoenicia, one of the world’s oldest merchant civilizations and one of the first to sell its wines to other nations. The Jesuits accidental discovery of a grotto, stretching over 2 kilometers, gave the religious men a perfect storing area, which was not too humid and at ideal temperature . It is dug in a limestone rock and it is believed that the grotto dates back to the roman period but its use by the ancient civilization is still unknown. The cave comprising 6 tunnels which cover 2 km under Ksara, were discovered in 1898 and represent perfect conditions for storing wines, as temperature remains between 13 and 15 C all year round. 100.000 tourists per year wind down into the dark, dank grotto peering at ancient tools and bottles entombed in dust and mildew. The cellars contain approximately 900.000 bottles ranging from last year’s vintage to a few final examples of the 1918 vintage.

Massaya is the essence of modern day Lebanon. Through the quality of our wines, the native flavours of our restaurants and the warmth of our hospitality, we deliver a message of sophistication, happiness and welcome. At Massaya, we have made it our goal to be heirs of the masters of the Mediterranean and makers of wine. We are building on tradition with a commitment to a brand that carries the good name of Lebanon to the world.

Château Kefraya is a Pioneer winery founded and based in Lebanon. Since day one, the motto SEMPER ULTRA, which in latin means “Always better, Always higher”, goes hand in hand with the constant development and evolution of Château Kefraya. The story began in 1946, when Michel de Bustros, founder, chairman and CEO of Château Kefraya, initiated the construction of a Château on top of a Roman hill overlooking today a wine growing domain located in the community of Kefraya at the heart of the Bekaa Valley. Long before us, the Romans had discovered the virtues of this clay limestone terroir, rising up to 1100 meters above sea level, which cannot be more favorable to planting vines. Thriving with a rich heritage, noble grapes are planted and dedicated solely to blended wines. This exceptional terroir is maintained daily by a sustainable and eco-friendly viticulture. The essence of Château Kefraya imprinted in each bottle embodies a particular soul meticulously combining tradition and terroir. Our wines are present in more than 40 countries and recognized internationally through more than 200 distinctions. We invite you to come and enjoy our wines at the Chateau, and to live this unique experience translated through our slogan: A TERROIR, A SOUL, A GREAT WINE