Turkiye & Greece

• • Characteristics: Turkish wines offer a captivating blend of ancient winemaking traditions and modern innovation, with a focus on indigenous grape varieties and unique terroir expressions.

  • Grape Varieties: Turkey boasts a rich diversity of indigenous grape varieties, including Öküzgözü, Kalecik Karası, and Narince, each contributing distinct flavors and aromas to Turkish wines.

  • Climate: Turkey's wine regions experience a variety of climates, from the cool, mountainous vineyards of Anatolia to the hot, dry plains of Thrace, providing ideal conditions for grape cultivation and producing wines with exceptional character and complexity.

  • Soil: The diverse soils of Turkey, including volcanic, limestone, and alluvial deposits, imbue Turkish wines with unique terroir-driven characteristics, ranging from minerality to richness and depth.

  • Famous Example: Kavaklıdere "Cankaya" is a renowned Turkish white wine that exemplifies the quality and versatility of Turkish winemaking, with a blend of indigenous and international grape varieties.

  • Taste: On the nose, Turkish wines often display aromas of ripe red fruit, spice, and earthy notes, while on the palate, flavors of cherry, plum, and dried herbs are commonly found, balanced by smooth tannins and a lingering, savory finish.

In the ancient lands of Turkey, where winemaking has been practiced for millennia, a new generation of winemakers is crafting wines that honor tradition while embracing innovation, producing wines that are as diverse and vibrant as the landscapes from which they come.

• Characteristics: Greek wines are known for their ancient winemaking traditions, vibrant acidity, and unique indigenous grape varieties.

• Grape Varieties: Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro, and Moschofilero are among the notable Greek grape varieties, each offering distinct flavors and aromas.

• Climate: Greece enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters, creating ideal conditions for grape cultivation.

• Soil: The diverse terroir of Greece includes volcanic soils in Santorini, limestone in Macedonia, and schist in Peloponnese, contributing to the complexity of Greek wines.

• Famous Example: Domaine Sigalas "Santorini Assyrtiko" showcases the purity and minerality of Greece's most iconic white grape variety.

• Taste: Aromas of citrus, saline minerality, and wild herbs on the nose, with flavors of lemon, sea salt, and floral notes on the palate, supported by crisp acidity and a refreshing finish.