
Grapes Under Siege: A Lebanese Vintner's Battle Against War and Climate
Published on: Aug. 27, 2025, 1:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Elias Maalouf's vineyard faces challenges from Israeli air strikes, drought, and Lebanon's turbulent history, threatening his six-generation legacy of winemaking. Despite significant losses and ongoing adversity, he remains committed to his ancestral land, innovating by diversifying his business offerings to sustain operations.