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Israel

Israel’s wine map runs from cooler Galilee and the Judean Hills to Samson and the arid Negev. Altitude and exposure can matter as much as latitude here, helping Cabernet, Syrah and Mediterranean varieties take on very different shapes across a compact country.

Place
Israel
Regions
5
Producers
1
Editorial basis
World of Wine country guide
Atlas locationIsrael

The regions of Israel

Choose a region to read its guide, then move closer through its named subregions.

  1. 01Galilee1 producerGalilee runs from the Mediterranean coast to the Sea of Galilee, with vineyards from sea level to 1,200 metres. The wider wine area includes Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee and the Golan Heights. Wines from the Golan Heights may also carry the Galilee appellation.
  2. 02Judean HillsNo producers listed yetThe Judean Hills surround Jerusalem, east of the Judean Foothills. Small vineyards sit on slopes and in valleys at 600 to 900 metres, in a Mediterranean mountain climate over limestone-rich soils. The region is associated with structured wines, including fresh reds and whites with natural acidity and minerality.
  3. 03NegevNo producers listed yetThe Negev is Israel's desert wine region. Its high vineyards pair dry conditions and strong sun with cooler nights, while desalination and drip irrigation support grape growing. Whites often show freshness and minerality, with stone-fruit aromas; reds may bring spice and elegance.
  4. 04Other producers1 producerThese producers are listed here with no more specific region shown.
  5. 05SamsonNo producers listed yetSamson, also called Shimshon, runs from Israel's central coastal plain through the Shefela to the Judean Foothills west of the Judean Hills. The low coast is warm, humid and shaped by sea breezes, sandy loam and alluvial soils. Inland, the land becomes rolling and wine quality is improving.

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Where to go next

mapSee Israel in the AtlasOpen the country map and move between its wine regions.placeBegin with GalileeGalilee is one of the region guides collected under Israel.learningHow place shapes wineSee how climate, landscape and local choices become part of a wine.