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ever since. Today, the winery has almost 25 acres of vineyards, with varieties that include Grenache, Viognier, Malbec, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Roussanne, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc, adapted to the desert terroir. The Pintos have also planted three acres of olive groves across the winery grounds. The winery produces 170,000 bottles a year, exports to ten countries around the world, including to several Michelin restaurants. Winery tours and tastings are available year-round. Price: NIS 155 for a tour and a tasting of four wines alongside a selection of cheeses. pintowinery.com/visits Project Wadi Attir Preserving the culture of the desert On our way back, we visited an incredible social and agricultural farm, Wadi Attir, which is dedicated to creating bridges between ancestral Bedouin culture and modern agricultural technologies, with a focus on soil regeneration, raising organic livestock, growing offers accommodation in a traditional Bedouin khan, with light refreshments, traditional tea and coffee. There are 550 goats and sheep on the farm, and (kosher) cheese is produced onsite, at the farm dairy. The farm also produces special tea infusions, including 17 varieties of herbal teas, and there is a therapeutic horse farm with exceptionally beautiful and well-groomed horses. Price: entrance is free of charge, tours, workshops, and meals are not, and require prior booking. medicinal desert plants, and community empowerment. The farm spreads across 100 acres of land and

Yatir Winery I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

Pinto Winery I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

When: Sun-Thur: 8am-4pm, Sat: 9am-2pm, Fri: upon prior arrangement. projectwadiattir.com ˆ

Wadi Attir I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

24 ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2026

Photos: Nava Marton