A road map for those who would like to celebrate this year’s grape harvest with tastings and songs…
Cappadocia
Cappadocia has a crucial role for world tourism of Turkey with its fairy chimneys and historical heritages. The vineyards of the region are fertile thanks to the tuffaceous soil that emerged with lava erupting from the Erciyes, Hasan and Melendiz mountains. Tuffaceous soil both give high quality grapes and protects the vineyards from vine aphids. Aside from the famous Dimrit black grape of the region, Kalecik Karası, Okuzgoz, Bogazkere and Narince grapes are among the grape varieties that you can taste in the harvest.
Bozcaada
We can say that viticulture in Bozcaada, one of the most beautiful addresses of the Aegean Sea, is as old as the history of the island. Furthermore, it is known that clusters of grapes were depicted in early coinage of Tenedos. The geographical features of the island provide the most fertile conditions for viticulture. Especially the wind blowing from the north has a great effect on a successful harvest. The red grape varieties like Kuntra and Karalahna; the green grapes Sergeant and Vasilaki are among the proud of Bozcaada. With the support of organic agriculture over the last years, foreign grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are also grown on the island.
Barbare
Having realized as an extraordinary project in 2000, Barbare Vineyard is located between the town of Barbaros in Tekirdag and the village of Yazır. The ideal combination of the heat of sun and the cooling properties of the sea makes it possible growing world-class grapes in the vineyards built on a small hill on the shores of the Marmara Sea. In Barbare Vineyards, you can taste Caberbet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties, which are harvested by natural farming. Barbaros Vineyard House also awaits you as a magnificent boutique hotel.
Urla
Being one of the most beautiful districts of Izmir, Urla deserves to be one of the best vineyard routes in the world. It has qualities that will surpass the examples in the world with its magnificent vineyards and luxury-hotels. The Urla Vineyard Road project, which was initiated by the efforts of winegrower businessmen in the region, allows thousands of foreign tourists to drive through Urla every year. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Alicante Bouchet, Sangiovese, Nero D’avola, Bogazkere, Bornova Misketi and Sultaniye grape varieties are grown in this region, which has a six-thousand-year-old tradition of viticulture and winemaking.
