Discover the wineries, vineyards, people and flavors of the Negev. Here, ancient wine traditions meet agricultural innovation, desert landscapes and a growing community of winemakers shaping Israel’s newly recognized desert wine appellation.
The Negev Desert Wine initiative, led by Merage Foundation Israel, promotes the Negev as a destination for wine tourism, agritourism and local culinary experiences.
The initiative connects wineries, vineyards, producers, tourism and desert heritage, inviting visitors to discover a wine region shaped by ancient traditions, agricultural innovation and the unique conditions of the desert.
The Negev Desert Wine initiative, led by Merage Foundation Israel, promotes the Negev as a destination for wine tourism, agritourism and local culinary experiences.
The initiative connects wineries, vineyards, producers, tourism and desert heritage, inviting visitors to discover a wine region shaped by ancient traditions, agricultural innovation and the unique conditions of the desert.
How did the desert become a distinctive wine region?
The Negev terroir brings together desert soil, extreme climate, cool nights, ancient wine traditions and human touch. Here, in conditions that may seem almost impossible, wines are created with a clear local character and a story unlike any other wine region in Israel.
