The number of vineyards that we can visit and taste in our beautiful country, which is the homeland of winemaking and viticulture, is increasing rapidly. From the Aegean to Thrace, from Central Anatolia to Eastern Anatolia, many beautiful vineyard houses welcome wine lovers. You can go to some only for tasting, in others you can also stay. I tried to compile the vineyard routes, wine producers and vineyard houses in our country in one article, Turkey's most beautiful vineyard routes This article is waiting for you, happy reading!
The region, which includes Georgia, Armenia and eastern Turkey, is known as the homeland of wine in the world. Let me also mention that Georgia is assertive about being the "homeland of wine" and that its wines are magnificent.
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Best Time for Turkey Vineyard Routes
our Country The best time to go to the vineyard routes is between the end of August and the beginning of October, especially in September.. If you say why this period, this period vintage period. In other words, the period when the grapes were picked and started to become wine. When you go to the vineyard routes during this period, you have the opportunity to see how the grapes collected are washed, how they are sorted, and how they enter the winemaking process.
Harvest time of grapes produced in almost every region of Turkey may not be exactly the same period due to weather changes, it may be a week before or two weeks later. For this reason, if you are planning to go for the vintage, it is useful to call the vineyard houses in the region you will go to and find out the exact time of the vintage.
“Do you have to wait for the vintage time to go to the vineyard routes?” If you ask, “Of course not”. You can visit the vineyard houses at any time of the year and have a taste. Of course, you may not be able to achieve the pastoral image you dream of, as the vines will have lost their leaves during the winter period. That's why it's best to visit the vineyards between spring and autumn. Especially since August, if you come across the period when various grapes decorate the vines, you will have the opportunity to taste the grapes from the branch.
Thrace Vineyard Route
The Thrace Vineyard Route is one of the best wine routes in Turkey, which is close to Istanbul, where you can go even for a day, with sea, mountain, vineyard and garden views and where you can find many options. There are many large and small wine producers in the region, which includes Tekirdağ, Kırklareli, Edirne and the Gallipoli Peninsula. Thrace Vineyard and Ecology Festival was also held before the pandemic, but I could not reach the recent information. Thrace Vineyard Route'A special website has been prepared for you, and you can find the details of regional vineyards on this site.
Known major wine producers of the region; Kutman, Suvla, Beloved ve Kayra. The number of boutique manufacturers is quite high. Boutique wine producers serving with a vineyard in front of it, a vineyard house, restaurant and even hotel at the beginning of the vineyard; Arcadia, Arda, Barbare, Barel, Chamlija, Chateau Heartak, Gali, Gulor, Edrine, Melen, Porta Caeli, Saranta, Castle Nuzun Vineyards, Umurbey, Vino Dessera.
If we list the region by region;
- Tekirdag Vineyards: Chateau Nuzun Vineyards, Barel Vineyards, Umurbey Vineyards, Barbare Vineyards.
- Sarkoy Vineyards: Melen Vineyards, Gülor Vineyards, Chateau Kalpak Vineyards.
- Kırklareli Vineyards: Vino Dessera Vineyards, Arcadia Vineyards, Chamlija Vineyards, Saranta, Gürbüz.
- Gallipoli Vineyards: Gali Vineyards, Suvla Vineyards, Porta Caeli Viticulture.
- Edirne Vineyards: Arda, Edrine
The photos at the beginning of the article are from Barbare Vineyards, one of the boutique producers on the Thrace Vineyard Route.
Bozcada Vineyard Route
Bozcada is one of the first places that come to mind when talking about wine in our country. Taking your wine from the center of Bozcada and enjoying your wine against the sunset at the Polente Lighthouse on the west of the island is one of the “die without doing it in Turkey” activities and an experience that should be experienced.
Amadeus, Ataol, Corvus, Camlibag, Gulerada, Talay, Yunatcilar the most well-known manufacturers. You can shop at the wine houses in the center of Bozcada, as well as visit the vineyards.
There is no need to wait for the vintage season to go to Bozcaada. Especially during the summer months, the vineyard houses are open to visitors, and you have the opportunity to participate in tasting tours. Held annually in September Bozcaada Vintage Festival It can also be included in the travel plans.
Urla Vineyard Route
Urla is one of the most popular places in İzmir in recent years. Beautiful vineyard houses have been added to the list of quiet city, delicious food, walking and cycling routes. Supported by İzmir Development Agency and Metropolitan Municipality Urla Vineyard Road project The number of vineyards opened to tourism in and around Urla has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Usca, Urlice, Urla Winery In addition to producers such as MMG Winery and Ayda Winery, there are also vineyard houses where you can stay.
Sirince Vineyard Route
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Şirince is the first place that comes to mind when it comes to fruit wine in our country. Şirince, which attracts many tourists with its strategic location close to İzmir and Ephesus, and its magnificently beautiful houses, is also the most famous place in our country for fruit wine production. You can taste the wines made by many small producers from different fruits, from black mulberry to tangerine, in Şirince. For those who don't like sweet wine like me, there are also grape wines, don't worry.
Places to Visit in Şirince You can also check out my post.
Denizli Vineyard Route
What Napa Valley is in the world, it is the Güney district of Denizli in our country. The district, where the grape and wine quality is at the highest level, is one of the largest grape production areas in Turkey. The main wine producer in the South Pamukkale Wines, both the wine production facility and the vineyard houses of the Tokat Family, which pioneered the grape production here, are located in the South.
Vineyard with Pamukkale Wines Be sure to check out my post.
Pamukkale Wines is not the only producer in Denizli, if we look at the region;
- South: Pamukkale Wines,
- Bekilli: Laodicea, Cube, Unique,
- Steal: Küp, Doluca, Karven, Kayıbağ, Ezel.
Apart from this list, there are also small producers and home made productions. Denizli, although not well known, is an important wine route.
Datça Vineyard Route
Datça Peninsula, Knidos Port is a geography rich in grape and wine trade in history. However, very limited grape production can be made at the moment. The boutique producers who revive and produce Knidos Karası are worth a visit. Knidos WineryIt is close to Old Datça and has great wines. Datca Winery on the other hand, it promises a beautiful view and delicious wines on a windy hill.
Cappadocia Vineyard Route
Cappadocia is a magnificent geography where the oldest / deep-rooted domestic producers of our country are located. A fairy tale land for me, a destination that I enjoy every season of the year. Grapes and wine have been produced throughout history in this beautiful geography. Turasan and Kocabag the most famous and largest producers of the region. I am Kocabağcı, I like Kocabağ wines more than Turasan.
September is one of the best times to go to Cappadocia, the weather will cool down a bit and you will have the chance to attend the Ürgüp Vineyard Festival held in September.
Places to Visit in Cappadocia You may also be interested in my article.
Elazig Vineyard Route
Elazig is the center of Öküzgözü production in our country. The grapes grown in the region got the name öküzgözü because of their grains. Tekel wines used to be produced here, those production facilities were acquired by Mey İçki and production continues. Years ago, with the invitation of Mey İçki, I had the opportunity to visit the vineyards and wine production facilities in Elazig. If you happen to be in Elazig at the end of September, vintage festivals are held here as well.
My dear country is a paradise for travelers, tourists and those who love to travel, with many travel routes to suit all tastes. If you plan each of these vineyard routes in September, your September travel route will be ready for 8 years!