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Turkish Wines
Discover one of the oldest viticulture destinations in the world!
Türkiye has several excellent spots to have a wine-tasting adventure. Urla, Cappadocia, Thrace, Bozcaada, and Mesopotamia are some of the best places to go. Special routes are designated through these destinations for those interested in viticulture and delicious wines.
Türkiye is home to several indigenous grapes such as Boğazkere, Öküzgözü, Kalecik Karası, Çalkarası, Papazkarası, Sultaniye, Narince, Emir, Bornova Misketi, Foça Karası, Hasandede, Vasilaki, Yapıncak, and Karalahna that make flavourful wines. Local Turkish cheese such as Divle, Obruk, Kars Kaşarı, and Kars Gruyere, and cured meat called pastırma are very well paired with these tasty local wine varieties. Explore all these and more in Türkiye.