ALTCELLARS has teamed up with Éditions Dépaysage to promote Vins d’Orient – 4,000 ans d’ivresse (Wines of the Orient – 4,000 Years of Indulgence), a collective work directed by François Clément, bringing together a research team passionate about the history of wine. From the ancient Near East to the gardens of Cordoba, from Byzantine taverns to the palaces of the caliphs, wine has crossed the centuries like an invisible thread connecting rituals, cultures, and civilizations. With scholarly insight, subtlety, and playfulness, the book unveils a rich cultural and historical heritage, where pleasure, transgression, sacredness, and know-how intertwine — a captivating read for anyone wishing to explore the millennial history of wine and its origins.
To learn about Éditions Dépaysage and explore the book and its universe in more detail, click here.
Vins d’Orient – 4 000 ans d’ivresse : When history is tasted
To extend the journey, ALTCELLARS presents a selection of eight wines from Lebanon and Syria, chosen to reflect the richness of the terroirs, the singularity of indigenous grape varieties such as Obeidy and Merwah from Lebanon, and the exceptional know-how of the region's winemakers. A sensory and intellectual experience to be savored like reading a great book: with curiosity, wonder, and pleasure.
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We invite you to explore terroirs that express the unique character of the land, climate and people who cultivate them. Meet winemakers who share their passion for innovation and creativity, and surprise us with exceptional yet less known vintages.
