Jordan — wine

Jordan Madaba Wine Region

Jordan's nascent fine wine region centered on the Madaba plateau south of Amman at 800–1,000 meters elevation. The region's combination of dry Mediterranean climate, limestone and basalt soils, and moderate altitude enables production of surprisingly elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay. The Haddad family's Saint George Winery and the craft-focused Carakale Winery have demonstrated that Jordan can produce wines of genuine character, while Cremisan Winery (operated by monks in the West Bank, historically linked to Jordan's wine culture) represents the ancient Christian winemaking tradition of the Holy Land.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Record quality; Jordan wine festival launched as annual cultural event in Amman.
2022 Reliable vintage; Madaba region now established as Holy Land wine destination.
2021 Strong vintage; Carakale craft winery attracting international wine journalist visits.
2020 Solid year; domestic Jordanian consumption steady through tourism impact.
2019 Good vintage; Jordan's wine sector resilient amid regional geopolitical tensions.
2018 Outstanding growing conditions; Jordanian wine gaining UK specialty retailer listings.
2017 Consistent vintage; Zumot winery maintaining quality standards.
2016 Strong season; Jordan wine tourism growing with Petra visitors.
2015 Reliable Madaba vintage; Saint George earning gold medals at Brussels international competition.