Judean Hills, Palestine. 50% Hamdani, 50% Jandali The Cremisan monastery and winery was founded in 1885 by Fr. Antonio Belloni an Italian Salesian Monk. He opened the wine operation in an attempt to create a revenue source for the monastery’s orphanage. Cremisan is located on the northern slope of Mount El Ras just outside the city of Bethlehem and only 12k away from Jerusalem. The name Cremisan comes from the Arabic “Kerem Zan” meaning the Vineyard of Zan grapes, an indigenous Palestinian varietal. Cremisan was the first winery in the region to use indigenous Palestinian grapes, sparking both regional and international interest in Palestinian grapes. Fresh and fruity with aromas of tropical fruit and summer blossom. This dry wine has generous flavors of pineapple, mango, papaya and fresh flowers with a delicate body and lively acidity. Rich expression, filled with notes of firm tree fruit