Viticulture

Grapes and Regions

The grapes used in production come from our own vineyards and from contracted vineyards in different regions. Each region and the grapes grown there are listed objectively below.

Regional Vineyards

Cappadocia

Emir

White

A white grape native to Cappadocia; it is not widely grown in other regions. It finds its character in tuff soil at high altitude.

High acidity with citrus and green apple notes is typical; it is light-bodied with a mineral structure.

Riesling

White

A white grape originating in the Rhine, Germany; grown in Turasan vineyards in Cappadocia.

High acidity, green apple and citrus notes, with a pronounced mineral character.

Denizli / Güney

Sauvignon Blanc

White

An aromatic white grape originating in the Loire, France.

A herbaceous, citrus-led nose, lively acidity and a fresh structure are typical.

Chardonnay

White

A white grape originating in Burgundy; one of the most widely planted varieties in the world.

Apple and citrus notes; its character ranges from neutral to rounded depending on the winemaking method.

Misket

White

An aromatic white grape from the Muscat family.

A pronounced floral and grapey nose; light-bodied with an aromatic structure.

Boğazkere

Red

A red grape originating in Diyarbakır; its name, meaning “throat scraper”, refers to its firm tannins.

Dark fruit character, pronounced tannins and a long finish are typical.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Red

A red grape originating in Bordeaux; one of the most widely planted varieties in the world.

Blackcurrant character, pronounced tannins and a long finish.

Cabernet Franc

Red

A red grape originating in Bordeaux; one of the parent varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Red fruit and light spice notes; softer tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon.

Kalecik Karası

Red

Native to the Kalecik district of Ankara, this red grape is one of Anatolia’s long-established varieties.

Light body, red fruit-led aromas and soft tannins are typical.

Merlot

Red

A red grape originating in Bordeaux.

Plum and ripe red fruit notes with soft tannins are typical.

Syrah

Red

A red grape originating in the Rhône.

Dark fruit and black pepper notes; medium to full body.

İzmir / Menderes

Tokat / Erbaa

Narince

White

Originating in Kazova, Tokat, Narince is one of Anatolia’s long-established white grapes.

Balanced body, a floral nose, ripe pear and a light mineral finish.

Elazığ

Öküzgözü

Red

Native to the Elazığ area, Öküzgözü is one of the most widely grown red grapes in Türkiye.

Lively acidity, sour cherry and black mulberry character, and a medium-length finish.

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