Cases/year
350,000
Vineyard ha
120 ha
Elevation
300–900m
Winemaker
Ido Lewinsohn
Winery Story
Founded in 2000 by the Recanati family, this Galilee-based winery quickly rose to prominence through meticulous vineyard selection and a commitment to international varieties alongside indigenous grapes. Winemaker Ido Lewinsohn studied enology in Dijon and has brought a French sensibility to Israeli viticulture. The winery's flagship Reserve range and single-vineyard wines have established Recanati as a benchmark for quality in northern Israel. Their Mediterranean varieties — Marselan, Carignan, Viognier — have won particular acclaim.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotMarselanCarignanChardonnayViognierGewurztraminer
Terroir
Elevation
300–900m
Soils
Basalt, Clay-limestone, Loam
Vineyards
120 ha
Certifications
OU Kosher
Sustainable viticulture
