Türkiye’s (Turkey) winemaking roots stretch back to ancient Anatolia, with regions like Thrace and Cappadocia producing wines from indigenous varieties such as Kalecik Karası, Öküzgözü, and Narince.
There is an argument to be made that the first wine made from domesticated vines may have been made on the Turkish side of the border with Armenia, though at this stage this is unknown.
Nonetheless, Turkey is a truly ancient wine-producing nation, from ancient Sumeria and Assyria, through its long history as part of Byzantium, and then its Ottoman period, wine has existed here throughout its history. Blending millennia of tradition with modern techniques. Turkiye’s diverse terroirs are crafting distinctive wines that bridge its historical and cultural legacy.
