Merwah
White wine grape variety
Merwah — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of citrus, white flowers, melon. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus and floral profile with a broad, textural mid-palate.
- Check acidity as moderate-fresh rather than sharply linear.
Confidence signals
- Citrus-floral and melon profile
- Medium-plus texture with moderate acidity
Aromas
Signature
citruswhite flowersmelon
Common
guavalimebeeswax
Occasional
nutty note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bekaa Valley · Mount Lebanon · Bsharri
- Classic styles: Ancient Lebanese white with textured freshness · Medium-plus bodied white balancing tropical and citrus notes
- Style examples: Lebanese varietal Merwah · Bekaa blend with Merwah
Common questions
- Is Merwah a red or white grape variety?
- Merwah is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Merwah smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Merwah include citrus, white flowers and melon. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Merwah most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Merwah is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Viognier and Semillon. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Merwah grown?
- Classic regions for Merwah include Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon and Bsharri.