Massaya
Arak Apéritif Anisé
$49.50
About this winery
The ambitious story of Massaya. An estate that arose from the ashes of the Lebanese civil war.After moving to the United States for a few years to flee the civil war that was raging in Lebanon, the Ghosn family returned to their homeland in Tanaïl, in the Beqaa Valley, in 1992. The family estate was then in operation. ruins, occupied by squatters and the vines are abandoned. Sami Ghosn refuses to let himself be defeated and undertakes to recover his property in order to transform it into a...
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Product notes
Arak has a beguiling aniseed flavor and freshness that cleanses the palate and aids digestion. It is often served as an aperitif and then as the perfect accompaniment to a classic selection of mezze, the array of dishes with contrasting aromas that starts many lunchtime or evening meals in Lebanon.
Tasting notes
Arak works particularly well with the mezze dishes that include parsley, raw tomatoes, lemon, mint, and garlic – flavors that are sometimes harder to match with wine.