Our Story
Gvaot Winery
Our Story
The writer Robert Louis Stevenson once said, “Wine is bottled poetry.” The creations of the Gvaot Winery have roots that stretch back for millennia, and represent the very finest ode to the land of Samaria.
Gvaot Winery is located in Givat Harel, at the heart of Samaria, on the banks of Nahal Shiloh, Around 800m above sea level, this hilly region holds an ancient tradition successful vine cultivation. The combination of advanced technology, and unique terroir, it is especially conducive to high-quality vines.This special conditions allow our winery to realize its vision of producing .quality wines with a distinctive character and flavor
Still, even the finest raw materials require in-depth professional knowledge and the handle of loving hands. Gvaot is a boutique, family, winery. the winery was founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Amnon Weiss and Chief Winemaker Dr. Shivi Drori, an agronomist and researcher in viticulture and oenology at Ariel University.A research study led by Dr. Drori, revealed approximately 60 ancient varieties of wine grapes from the Land of Israel in general, and Samaria in particular, from which wines have been produced for thousands of years.
The winery produces approximately 100,000 bottles of wine a year, in order to give each and every wine bottle personal care and attention attention, and in order to maintain high quality standards throughout the production process. The wines undergo slow, cold fermentation for optimal preservation of aromas and flavors of the grapes, to make especially elegant wines.
We did not settle for anything, so you could feel every sip and sip of the country’s wonderful song and enjoy a tradition of quality and love for wine.