Aegean Wine Tour
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The Aegean region accounts 52.7% of all the wine produced in Turkey. They are mainly around Izmir, Manisa, Denizli and Canakkale. The town of Urla is also known as a region for wines having several vineyards there. Actually, more then 150 hectares are devoted to it in Urla only.
The grape variety in the region are: Alicante Bouchet, Boğazkere, Bornova Misketi, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Çalkarası, Çavuş, Dimrit, Grenache, Kalecik Karası, Karalahna, Kuntra, Malbec,Merlot, Mourvedre, Narince, Öküzgözü, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz (Syrah), Sultaniye, Tempranillo, Vasilaki, Viognier.
These are the main Vineyards:
>>LA WINES: Kuşçuburun Mahallesi, Yazıbaşı Beldesi 4, Torbalı. Tel: (0212) 318 0077. From Izmir, take the old Aydin Road via Torbali to the LA Wines. Approximately 45 min from Izmir city center. L.A are the initials of Lucien Arkas who improved the quality of their wines since he bought this vineyard in 2010. It used to be called Idol wines. Try their Consensus wines, their Chardonnay / Chenin Blanc blend Mon Rêve and the new rosé Blush !
>>URLA Şarapcılık : Kuşçular Köyü, 8028 Sk. No:12 Ukuf Mevkii, Urla. Tel: (0232) 759 0111. Approximately 30 min.drive from Izmir city center.They have very very nice wines. Try their Tempus Redwine and their Serendias rose wines. they also have a 2-rooms Hotel inside their wineries. If you want to have a great lunch with their wines, go to the old port of Iskele in Urla and enjoy it ! See the list of the restaurants in Urla to find what you like.
>>SEVILEN: İsabeğ Winery and Restaurant: Gölcükler mah. İstasyon mevkii 901 sok. no:38, Menderes,
Tel: (0232) 782 4959 . About 10 min from the Izmir International Airport, Adnan Menderes, there is this beautiful Winery with a nice restaurants. You can sit in the courtyard/garden under the tree and enjoy your lunch or dinner together with their nice wines. (no beer sold). Try their 900 Cabernet Sauvignon and 900 Pink Fume
>>URLICE: İçmeler Mah, 1168 Sokak, No 7, Urla -Tel: (0533) 466 9268. Approximately 30 min.drive from Izmir city center.They are a small boutique winery. The vineyard with the tasting house and wine cellar are open to visitors on the week-ends, but call before.
The grape variety in the region are: Alicante Bouchet, Boğazkere, Bornova Misketi, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Çalkarası, Çavuş, Dimrit, Grenache, Kalecik Karası, Karalahna, Kuntra, Malbec,Merlot, Mourvedre, Narince, Öküzgözü, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz (Syrah), Sultaniye, Tempranillo, Vasilaki, Viognier.
These are the main Vineyards:
>>LA WINES: Kuşçuburun Mahallesi, Yazıbaşı Beldesi 4, Torbalı. Tel: (0212) 318 0077. From Izmir, take the old Aydin Road via Torbali to the LA Wines. Approximately 45 min from Izmir city center. L.A are the initials of Lucien Arkas who improved the quality of their wines since he bought this vineyard in 2010. It used to be called Idol wines. Try their Consensus wines, their Chardonnay / Chenin Blanc blend Mon Rêve and the new rosé Blush !
>>URLA Şarapcılık : Kuşçular Köyü, 8028 Sk. No:12 Ukuf Mevkii, Urla. Tel: (0232) 759 0111. Approximately 30 min.drive from Izmir city center.They have very very nice wines. Try their Tempus Redwine and their Serendias rose wines. they also have a 2-rooms Hotel inside their wineries. If you want to have a great lunch with their wines, go to the old port of Iskele in Urla and enjoy it ! See the list of the restaurants in Urla to find what you like.
>>SEVILEN: İsabeğ Winery and Restaurant: Gölcükler mah. İstasyon mevkii 901 sok. no:38, Menderes,
Tel: (0232) 782 4959 . About 10 min from the Izmir International Airport, Adnan Menderes, there is this beautiful Winery with a nice restaurants. You can sit in the courtyard/garden under the tree and enjoy your lunch or dinner together with their nice wines. (no beer sold). Try their 900 Cabernet Sauvignon and 900 Pink Fume
>>URLICE: İçmeler Mah, 1168 Sokak, No 7, Urla -Tel: (0533) 466 9268. Approximately 30 min.drive from Izmir city center.They are a small boutique winery. The vineyard with the tasting house and wine cellar are open to visitors on the week-ends, but call before.
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>>YEDI BILGELER: Döltenalti Mevkii, Çamlik, Selçuk. Tel: (0232) 894 8257 . Only 10 minutes from Ephesus main lower gate or 500meters from the Steam-train Museum. They have also several rooms - boutique hotel and you can have lunch inside or on their beautiful terrace overlooking the vineyards. Delicious food.Try their Thales and Bias Redwines and their Rose wine.
>>PAMUKKALE: Pamukkale Sarapçılık Pazarlama Ticaret A.S. Güney. Tel: (0258) 451 2024. The Pamukkale vinyards are based near the town of Güney, which sits on the edge of a plateau at about 800 metres above sea level. >>YAZGAN: Çepnedere Village, Turgutlu, Manisa.They are based apron. 1:30 from Izmir center. |
>>USCA Şarapçılık: 8033 Sokak No:1 Kuşçular köyü Urla. Tel: (0232) 759 0099. Smaller than the others in Urla, but also has nice wines.
>>Mozaik Şarapçılık: 8015/2 Sokak No:6, Kuşçular Mahallesi, Urla. Tel: (0232) 759 0509.
>>MMG Şarapçılık: Gödence Yolu Bademler Köyü No: 40 , 40/A , 40 /B. Tel : (0232) 776 6366. They also have a restaurant with great views.
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>>Mozaik Şarapçılık: 8015/2 Sokak No:6, Kuşçular Mahallesi, Urla. Tel: (0232) 759 0509.
>>MMG Şarapçılık: Gödence Yolu Bademler Köyü No: 40 , 40/A , 40 /B. Tel : (0232) 776 6366. They also have a restaurant with great views.
More information about URLA, click HERE
Other Aegean Wineries:
Corvus,Foca Tasköy,Foca Karasi, Akberg Wines, Yucel Wines, Talay, Camlibag, Selendi, Pasaeli, Prodom, Likya
Turkey's leading Wine producer is: Kavaklıdere Winery. Founded in 1929 ! Their vineyards are located in Ankara-Akyurt, Cappadocia-Gülşehir and Aegean-Kemaliye-Pendore. Kavaklıdere Winery has a storage capacity for 19.5 million liters. Try their Egeo (Red and White) and also their Lal rose.
Corvus,Foca Tasköy,Foca Karasi, Akberg Wines, Yucel Wines, Talay, Camlibag, Selendi, Pasaeli, Prodom, Likya
- Kav Şarap Butiği: Talat Paşa Bulvari No: 12A, Alsancak, Izmir. A Shop where they sell all kind of wines, Turkish and International.
- L.A. Wines Shop: 1381 İtalya Sokağı No:22/b Necip Bey Apartmanı Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 502 28 88
Turkey's leading Wine producer is: Kavaklıdere Winery. Founded in 1929 ! Their vineyards are located in Ankara-Akyurt, Cappadocia-Gülşehir and Aegean-Kemaliye-Pendore. Kavaklıdere Winery has a storage capacity for 19.5 million liters. Try their Egeo (Red and White) and also their Lal rose.
In General: Wines in Turkey:
Turkish wines are getting better and better. There are mainly 7 regions of Turkey that produce wine:
South-East Anatolia: Around Dyarbakir. This region accounts for 3.4% of all wine produced in Turkey.
The grape variety is: Boğazkere.
Mid-Eastern Anatolia: Around Tokat and Malatya.This region accounts for 14.7% of all the wine produced in Turkey.
The grape variety is: Boğazkere, Narince, Öküzgözü.
Mid-Northern Anatolia: Around Ankara and Usak. This region accounts for 3.3% of all the wine produced in Turkey.
The grape variety is: Boğazkere, Kalecik Karası, Öküzgözü, Shiraz (Syrah)
Mid-Southern Anatolia: Around Nevsehir. This region accounts for 12.1% of all the wine produced in Turkey.
The grape variety is: Chardonnay, Dimrit, Emir, Kalecik Karası, Malbec, Narince, Öküzgözü, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo.
Mediterranean: Around Elmali. This region accounts for 0.2% of all the wine produced in Turkey.
Grape variety: Boğazkere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Kalecik Karas›, Malbec, Merlot, Öküzgözü, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz (Syrah).
Aegean: Around Izmir, Urla, Manisa, Denizli, Canakkale.This region accounts for 52.7% of all the wine produced in Turkey.
The grape variety in the region are: Alicante Bouchet, Boğazkere, Bornova Misketi, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Çalkarası, Çavuş, Dimrit, Grenache, Kalecik Karası, Karalahna, Kuntra, Malbec,Merlot, Mourvedre, Narince, Öküzgözü, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz (Syrah), Sultaniye, Tempranillo, Vasilaki, Viognier.
Marmara:Around Edirne, Tekirdag, Adapazari. This region accounts for 13.6% of all the wine produced in Turkey.
The grape variety here are: Adakarası, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Gamay, Kalecik Karası, Merlot, Papazkarası, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, Shiraz (Syrah), Viognier.
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