Where the mountain meets the sea, the vineyards sit in between.

At around 900 meters above sea level, our vineyards rise into the mountains, where temperatures drop as the sun sets and the air becomes cooler, slower, more precise. Yet, at the same time, we remain deeply connected to the Mediterranean. The sea is never far. It moves through the vineyards in subtle ways, through light, through air, through a constant sense of openness that softens the intensity of the land.

This coexistence defines our wines.

The Mediterranean brings generosity. Long, dry summers and abundant sunlight allow the grapes to ripen fully and consistently. There is no struggle for maturity. The fruit develops naturally, reaching a point where it is both expressive and complete. This is where the roundness, the depth, and the warmth of Aurora wines begin.

But without the mountains, this would not be enough.

Altitude introduces restraint. At 900 meters, the difference between day and night becomes essential. The vines slow down in the evening. Acidity is preserved. Aromas remain intact. Ripening is not rushed, but extended. What could become heavy instead remains balanced. What could become excessive is refined.

And then there is the sea.

Its influence is less visible, but just as important. It regulates. It brings movement to the air, reducing extremes, maintaining a form of equilibrium that allows the vineyard to remain stable even in the height of summer. It is this presence that gives the wines their lift, their quiet freshness, their ability to remain vibrant despite the warmth of the climate.

This balance between sun, altitude, and sea adds great character to the wines. Our role is simply to understand it.

In Lebanon, and more broadly across the Mediterranean, working with vines has always been part of the culture. It is not approached as an industrial process, but as a craft that is learned over time. The knowledge is not only technical. It is built through repetition, through seasons, through an intuitive understanding of how the vine responds to its environment.

Our vineyards were planted in 2003, by our grandfathers. At the time, these mountains were already familiar to them. They knew where the soil was right, where the sun would reach, where the air would move. They used to tell us stories of how they would walk these lands, selecting the best plots, choosing where to plant each vine. Harvest was not just work, it was a moment shared days spent picking grapes by hand, guided by experience and instinct rather than tools or technology. That knowledge, passed down through stories and practice, remains at the heart of what we do today.

This is why production remains deliberate. Yields are controlled. Parcels are treated individually. Decisions are made with the intention of preserving what the vineyard gives, rather than transforming it into something else.

Aurora wines carry the warmth of the Mediterranean, but never lose their freshness. They show ripeness, but remain precise. They are shaped by a place where opposing forces exist together in balance.