The Hittites, Bronze Age people, were the first to make laws and regulations about viticulture and vine making, thus establishing a true Empire of Wine on Anatolian Lands.
Today Turkey is home to the largest of temples dedicated to Dionysus, God of wine. The ancient city of Nysa, in the valley of Meander River, was said to be where the god of wine spent his childhood.
Wine Regions of Turkey, Viticulture and Grape Varieties
Turkey ranks fourth in the world for the size of its vineyards, sixth in the production of grapes, and first in the production of seedless grapes.
the five wine regions of Turkey, the variety of grapes and some of the wines as follows:
1- The Marmara Region, including Thrace, the North Aegean and the area of ancient Troy
The northernmost wine region of Turkey, known through history for its Byzantine Wines, has high humidity, generally mild climate and hot summers; therefore, very favorable for viticulture.
2- The Aegean Region from Izmir and Ephesus inland to Sardis and Alaşehir (philadelphia)
of the five regions, summers are hottest here. winters are moderate, with tempratures rarely blow freezing, and it is rainy. beginning in mid-august the nights cool down, contributing some acidity to the grape. Wines produced here generally have a high alcohol content.
3- The Interior Aegean and Mediterranean Regions, comprising Pamukkale and Antalya
Despite the fact that these regions are called Aegean and Mediterranean, they have characteristics of central Anatolian climate with cold winters and hot summers, very favorable for growing grapes. The Güney Plateau northeast of Pamukkale and the Elmalı area near Antalya are the main grape growing areas.
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The largest of the wine regions, it can be divided into there sub-regions: Kalecik, located in the basin of the Kızılırmak (red) River; Cappadocia, with its volcanic soil; and Narince to the North between Central Anatolia and the interior Black Sea region.
5- The Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Region, comprising the Mesopotamain basin
Two sections make up this region: Eastern Anatolia, including Malatya and Elazığ provinces, and the southestern section including Diyarbakır province. Eastern Anatolia benefits from a continental climate with dry hot summers and cold winters. the Southeastern section has mild, rainy winters and hot summers.
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white wine grapes
Bornova Misketi originated in İzmir, variants are grown in Europe and are used to produce different styles of Muscat wine throughout the world . It is a thick-skinned, medium sized juisy grape. Herodotus in the 5th century BC mentioned this variety.
Selected wines produced from Bornova Misketi (muscat) :
- kavaklıdere Ancyra Muscat **
- Corvus Borno **
- Melen Muscat **
- Turasan Misket **
- Urla Symposium **
- Sevilen Late Harvest **
Emir is a juicy white grape from Cappadocia, in Central Turkey. These grapes produce wines of high acidity and mineral content, with hints of citrus and green apple. It has a unique and distinguished aroma and refreshing taste.
Selected wines produced from Emir :
- Turasan Emir ***
- Kocabağ Emir **
- Çankaya Emir **
- Turasan Cappadocia Emir **
- Vinkara Doruk Emir **
NARİNCE
Narince is an indigenius Anatolian grape variety that originated in the Tokat province in the Northeastern section of Central Anatolia. It is also cultivated in Cappadocia. these wines are aromatic with floral and citrus overtones.
Selected wines produced from Narince :
- Kavaklıdere Prestige Narince ***
- Turasan Seneler Narince ***
- Doluca Kav Narince **
- Kavaklıdere Selection Narince **
- Diren Dörtnal Narince **
- Vinart Narince-Chardonnay **
SULTANİYE
This seedless white grape variety, also known as Sultana, is most commonly planted in Denizli and Manisa in the Aegean Region. It is a small thin-skinned grape that produces an exotic, fruity wine. It is also used in raisin production.
Selected wines produced from Sultaniye :
- DLC Sultaniye ***
- Büyülübağ Sultaniye **
- Kavaklıdere Angora **
- Sevilen Majestik Sauvignon Blanc Sultaniye **
- Anfora Senfoni **
VASILAKI
This white grape variety is grown on the island of Bozcaada. It produces a wine af pale lemon color with crisp acidity. It is best when consumed young.
Selected wines produced from Vasilaki :
- Corvus Zeleia **
- Çamlıbağ Vasilaki **
- Talay Assos **
red wine grapes
BOĞAZKERE
The Boğazkere, originating in the Diyarbakır province, near the Tigris River in Northern Mesopotamia, is one of Anatolia's best quality red wine grape varieties and is often blended with öküzközü varietal, producing a highly tannic wine with hints of cherry, sour cherry,blackberry, black mulberry, thyme and spice.
Selected red wines produced from Boğazkere :
- Pendore Boğazkere ***
- Urla Boğazkere ***
- Kavaklıdere Prestige Boğazkere ***
- Lykia Boğazkere ***
- Doluca Karma Merlot Boğazkere ***
- Doluca Kav Boğazkere **
- Vinkara Boğazkere **
KALECİK KARASI
Highly acidic, fruity red wines of medium intensity and tannin are produced from this varietal. Kalecik karası is a Central anatolian thin-skinned, bluish red grape, grown in the Kalecik District of Ankara in the Kızılırmak basin.
Selected red wines produced from Kalecik Karası :
- Kavaklıdere Prestige Kalecik Karası ***
- Vinkara Kalecik Karası ***
- Vinart Kalecik Karası **
- Kocabağ Kalecik Karası *
Rose wines from Kalecik Karası :
- Turasan Rosé ***
- Terra Rosé **
- Kocabağ Rosé *
KARALAHNA
The Karalahna grape is grown on the island of Bozcaada. It is highly acidic, dark red in color, with a hint of blackberry. wines mentioned by Homer in the Illiad probably comes from this grape.
Selected red wines produced from Karalahna :
- Corvus Vinium **
- Corvus Merlot-Karalahna **
- Talah Karalahna *
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