Jordanian wine
Two wineries produce nearly a million bottles annually from northern vineyards.
Jordan's winemaking history stretches back to the Nabatean era, with over 80 large wine presses found near Petra. Today, two wineries produce nearly a million bottles annually, with vineyards in northern Jordan's highlands. Some believe the wine at the Last Supper came from the northern city of Umm Qais.
Quick Facts
- Number of wineries
- 2
- Annual production
- nearly a million bottles a year
- Modern industry established
- 1975
- Founding company
- Haddad distilling company
- Wine labels
- Saint George
- Jordan River
- Mount Nebo
- Machaerus
Facts from the source article.
Grape varieties
Jordanian winemaking relies entirely on grape varieties brought in from elsewhere, as the country's original native grapes are no longer available. Red wines are produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, and Pinot noir, while white wines come from Chardonnay, Muscat, Pinot gris, Gewürztraminer, and Chenin blanc. The Haddad winery offers a white wine called Mount Nebo, plus both red and white wines named Jordan River.
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