In the Mount Hebron region, there are a significant number of archaeological sites where evidence of ancient vineyards and wine-making activities have been preserved, providing clear evidence of the centrality of this area in the 2,000 yer-old wine industry of the Land of Israel.

In 2003, the Livni family began producing wine from their single varietal vineyard at Sde Kalev.

At an elevation of 900 meters, where the Judean Desert meets the high mountains, founder, Menachem Livni, says the conditions are perfect for the production of red gourmet wine and that they strive to make the authentic craft of wines from ancient Eretz Israel accessible to the world.