Ramot Naftali: Wineries and Surroundings

Ramot Naftali can be explored for trip planning through the wineries in the moshav and the landscape sites in the surrounding area.

Wineries and Family History

Amram Winery is a family winery in Moshav Ramot Naftali. Its wines are made from grapes grown in the Kedesh Valley. The winery’s location and the origin of its grapes thus represent two distinct geographical connections: Amram is in the moshav, while the grapes come from the Kedesh Valley.

The Na'aman family winery was established in 2004 in the Upper Galilee by Rami and Bettina Na'aman, who moved to Ramot Naftali. The complex includes an old stone Galilean house and Bettina’s underground cave-style art studio. The visitor center offers insight into winemaking and the family’s history. Visitors can also taste the winery’s wines there. If you are planning a tasting, confirm visiting arrangements in advance.

The two wineries offer different points of interest for a stay: Amram focuses on the origin of its grapes, while Na'aman also offers the family’s history, the design of the complex, and the visitor center. This distinction can help you weigh your interests when planning your trip, without comparing the wines themselves on the basis of characteristics not mentioned here.

Landscape Sites in the Surrounding Area

The Mauer viewpoint is on Route 886, immediately north of the entrance to Moshav Ramot Naftali. About 1.5 km south of the entrance, a green-marked dirt track leads to a prominent hill on the Naftali Ridge. The surrounding area therefore offers both a viewpoint north of the entrance and a trail leading to a hill south of it. Check current local guidance before visiting the dirt track.

The locations of both sites are useful for orientation: Mauer is directly on Route 886, north of the entrance, while the dirt track leads south from there to the Naftali Ridge. Plan according to the specific destination that interests you, and follow current local guidance.

Archaeological Sites in the Broader Northern District Destination

In the broader Northern District destination, Tel Hazor and Tel Megiddo are archaeological sites you can explore independently of the wineries. Tel Hazor is a biblical tell with significant remains of a city associated with the Bible. The visit focuses on the upper city. Archaeological features of Tel Hazor include Solomon’s Gate, with six chambers and two towers dating to the 10th century BCE, and a Canaanite palace used by the kings of Hazor in the 14th and 13th centuries BCE. The palace is considered the most elaborate in Israel and one of the most important in the Levant.

The water system at Tel Hazor offers another way to explore the site’s history: three-meter-wide steps are carved into the walls of the vertical shaft. Tel Hazor also preserves significant remains of an underground water collection system, an advanced engineering achievement adapted to the geographical conditions for water storage.

Tel Megiddo offers a different archaeological focus. This biblical tell preserves significant remains of a city associated with the Bible. Its Early Bronze Age temple complex is exceptional for the number of its temples, the continuity of its cultic activity, and its documented ritual practices. The orthogonal Iron Age city plan has few parallels in the Levant. Thus, at Tel Hazor, features such as the palace, gate, and water system are among the main attractions, while Tel Megiddo’s distinctive features are its temple complex and city plan. This can help you identify the archaeological interests you would like to add to your stay.

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