Château Ksara, Wine estate in Zahle District, Lebanon
The Château Ksara vineyard extends across 340 hectares in the Beqaa Valley, where vines grow at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.
Jesuit priests established Château Ksara in 1857, making it the first producer of red wine in Lebanon and discovering Roman-era caves that now store wine.
The winery produces traditional Lebanese spirits including Arak alongside its extensive selection of red, white, and rosé wines from international grape varieties.
Visitors can take free daily tours of the two-kilometer network of caves and participate in wine tasting sessions at the estate throughout the year.
The estate maintains special VIP cave sections containing rare vintage bottles, representing the finest wines produced throughout the winery's 160-year history.
Location: Zahlé District
Website: http://ksara.com.lb
GPS coordinates: 33.82610,35.89190
Latest update: December 1, 2025 08:49
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