REGION: Beqaa Valley

Founded in the early 1990s after the end of the civil war, the Ghosn brothers, Sami and Ramzi are part of a new generation of producers reviving the dream of putting Lebanon on the map for world class wines. Their approach is respectful of tradition, yet innovative and seriously age-worthy.

The story of Arak Massaya and its owners, Sami and Ramzi Ghosn, is intertwined with the story of modern Lebanon. This traditional, anise-flavored eau-de-vie captures the creative tension between its status as an international brand and the Ghosn brothers’ respect for the culture of their country.