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Sept Winery

A pioneer of biodynamic wine in Lebanon, Maher Harb founded Sept Winery in the mountains of Nehla, facing the Mediterranean. There, he organically cultivates indigenous grape varieties such as Merweh, Obeideh, and Zitani, alongside international varieties, without inputs. In the cellar, his natural winemaking techniques result in wines of great purity, precision, vibrancy, and a deep connection to their terroir.

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Obeideh Skin Contact 2022
Sept Winery

Obeideh Skin Contact 2022

€48,00

Viognier 2023
Sept Winery

Viognier 2023

€53,00

Obeideh 2023
Sept Winery

Obeideh 2023

€48,00

Cuvée du Soleil - 2022
Sept Winery

Cuvée du Soleil - 2022

€42,00

Where?

Sept Winery is a Lebanese winery nestled in the village of Nehla, in the mountains of northern Lebanon, at an altitude of about 900m facing the Mediterranean Sea. It is here, in the heart of an ancient and wild terroir, that Maher Harb, the founder of the estate, chose to return to his roots to bring his family's wine-growing lands back to life.

Terroir, plots, and grape varieties

Sept's vineyards stretch across stony terraces of limestone, clay, and sandy soils overlooking the Mediterranean coast, benefiting from a mountain climate with a strong marine influence, offering freshness, minerality, and breadth.

Maher also works with carefully selected plots from other regions of Lebanon, always with the aim of preserving the site and expressing its specific characteristics. Each wine reflects a unique terroir, often from a single grape variety grown in a given location, independently of others.

Sept Winery's grape varieties combine indigenous Lebanese varietals — such as Merweh, Obeideh, and Zitani — with international varieties well-suited to the local climate, such as Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cultivation methods

Sept Winery is recognized as the first biodynamic vineyard in Lebanon. Maher Harb cultivates his vines with zero chemicals, no artificial irrigation, respecting natural cycles, soil life, and biodynamic principles, particularly by following the lunar calendar.

The objective is to work with nature rather than against it, promoting healthy vines, quality fruit, and the most honest possible expression of the terroir.

Winemaking

In the cellar, the approach is minimalist and natural. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts present on the grapes, without adding commercial yeasts or additives. Stabilization is natural, filtration is limited, and only a very small dose of sulfites is added before bottling.

The wines do not see new oak or heavy interventions: they are aged in stainless steel tanks on lees, to preserve all the freshness, aromatic purity, and typicality of the fruit and soil.

Sept's philosophy is summarized in its motto: "A wine of place," meaning a wine that clearly and distinctly expresses the unique character of its original terroir, without artificial blending.

The wines

The Sept Winery range is varied and inspired by the richness of Lebanese terroirs:

  • Merweh – a rare and expressive white from an almost forgotten grape variety, combining minerality and Mediterranean freshness.

  • Obeideh – another indigenous variety highlighted in frank and lively whites.

  • Zitani – wine with a unique personality, reflecting the terroirs of Batroun.

  • Viognier and Syrah – modern interpretations of international grape varieties in a biodynamic setting.

  • Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon – elegant and structured reds from selected plots.

  • Cuvée du Soleil – a red blending Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc, light and fruity.

All these wines are single-varietal or single-plot, crafted to tell the story of a specific place, with a vibrant, balanced style deeply rooted in the Lebanese terroir.

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