Judean Hills wine region

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The Judean Hills wine region is a prominent Israeli viticultural area known for its high-altitude vineyards, limestone-rich soils, and production of quality Mediterranean-style wines.

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Jerusalem Hills vineyards 1
Judean Hills wine region canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf viticultural area
wine region
climate Mediterranean climate
contains Judean Hills wine region self-linksurface differs
surface form: Jerusalem Hills vineyards

vineyards near Beit Shemesh
vineyards near Gush Etzion
country Israel
elevationCharacteristic high altitude
grapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan
Chardonnay
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc
Shiraz
Syrah
Viognier
hasCharacteristic cooler night temperatures due to elevation
good drainage due to rocky soils
long growing season
hasViticulturalHistory ancient
biblical era
influences Israeli premium wine image
knownFor Mediterranean-style wines
high-altitude vineyards
limestone-rich soils
quality wines
locatedIn Central District, Israel
surface form: Central Israel

Judean Mountains
surface form: Judean Hills
marketPosition one of Israel's leading quality wine regions
modernDevelopment revival of quality wine production in late 20th century
partOf Israeli wine industry
regulatoryContext part of Israeli geographical indications for wine
soilType limestone
terra rossa
terrain hilly terrain
typicalViticulturalPractice hand harvesting in many vineyards
low yields for quality
typicalWineCharacteristic Mediterranean herbal aromas
fresh acidity
mineral notes
wineStyle Mediterranean-style blends
red wine
rosé wine
white wine

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Judean Mountains contains Judean Hills wine region
Judean Hills wine region contains Judean Hills wine region self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Jerusalem Hills vineyards