MASADA DISTILLERY Arak Kafroun, Middle East (Spirit)

Certification: Sustainable
Region: Mi'ilya, Israel
Vinification: First, grapes are poured into vats and stirred for several hours daily. Instead of pressing or squeezing the grapes, the stirring slowly breaks down the grape skin and the juices flow naturally. After twenty-something days in the vat the fermenting grapes are then brought to a boil. Anise is then added to the liquid and the distinct taste of arak is born.