{"id":758672,"date":"2025-07-28T11:24:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=758672"},"modified":"2025-07-29T08:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T08:13:00","slug":"zahle-officially-recognized-as-a-world-city-of-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/758672\/zahle-officially-recognized-as-a-world-city-of-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Zahle Officially Recognized as a World City of Wine!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Zahle has officially been designated a \u201cWorld City of Wine\u201d by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lbcgroup.tv\/news\/lebanon-news\/868972\/zahle-named-world-wine-city-by-international-vine-and-wine-organizatio\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Organisation of Vine and Wine<\/a> (OIV), a major milestone for Lebanon\u2019s agricultural and cultural sectors. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The designation, effective as of April 2025, recognizes Zahle\u2019s historic role in viticulture and winemaking, and its continued leadership in Lebanon\u2019s wine industry.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6_c6uaIh4T\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The achievement stems from a detailed application submitted by former Zahle mayor Assaad Zgheib and Monir El Tini, head of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Zahle and the Bekaa. The file submitted to the OIV included extensive data on vineyards, the number of wineries, and longstanding contributions. It recorded Zahle\u2019s longstanding role in Lebanon\u2019s wine sector and its leadership in winemaking.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The current municipality adopted and supported the initiative, working closely with Lebanon\u2019s Minister of Agriculture and the ministry\u2019s technical teams. After fieldwork, studies, and coordination with local producers, the OIV officially notified Lebanon of its decision.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_sFIk_Nz4O\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Louis Lahoud, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, described the recognition as a strategic win for Lebanon.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u201cThis designation not only affirms Zahle&#8217;s agricultural and cultural identity,\u201d he said, \u201cbut also opens new prospects for Lebanon\u2019s wine industry and strengthens its position in global vine and wine production.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content: center;align-items: center;\">   <div class=\"lozad wp-twitter-embed\" style=\"text-align: center;width:80%;max-width: 100%;\" data-twitter-src=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LBpresidency\/status\/1949413686658900338\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lbpresidency?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">President Joseph Aoun<\/a> also congratulated Lebanon and Zahle on this international recognition. He highlighted the significance of this achievement for the country\u2019s agricultural and cultural heritage.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLh3sLpscdx\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Today, Zahle&#8217;s name stands proudly on the international wine map. A recognition that reflects the efforts of producers, officials, and an entire region rooted in tradition and excellence.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83c\udf47\ud83c\udf77\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\udde7 Congratulations to Zahle, to Lebanese wine, and to everyone who made this possible.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Enjoyed this read? 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