Welcome back Wine friends, today we explore Turkish wines! Turkey is one of the world's oldest wine regions, yet its incredible diversity remains largely undiscovered. With over 1,400 indigenous grape varieties and 8,000 years of winemaking history, this episode dives into Turkey’s deep-rooted wine culture.
Join us as we explore the fascinating story of Turkish wine, inspired by the book Turkish Wine: A Heritage Reborn. We're joined by Sila, daughter of winemaker Olus from Vinolus Winery, and wine writer Bronwen Batey, who helped bring this story to an English-speaking audience.
Today we very much spotlight two must-try Turkish white grapes: Narince and Emir, the Cappadocia region and it’s terroir and why it’s a must visit region to add to your list.
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If you want to skip ahead:
03.34: Sila shares her background as the daughter of Olus, Vinolus Winery’s founder in
Cappadocia and her journey to lead the winery's second generation
04.41: Bronwen discusses her WSET diploma, her role in translating a book on Turkish
wine, and the diverse range of contributors involved
08.01: The Story of Vinolus Winery
11.00: Overcoming Challenges as a Female Winemaker
12.29: Organic Winemaking & Sustainability: Vinolus Winery’s holistic approach to winemaking
embraces eco-diversity and sustainability
13.07: The Deep History of Turkish Winemaking
16.00: Wine Production in the Ottoman Empire
18.30: Tasting Turkish Wines – Narince known for its versatility and mineral-driven flavors, is a
standout variety produced at Vinolus £18.10 Vino Turco
23.18: The growth of Narince in Cappadocia, and different style of Narince
27.51: The Meaning of Narince, reflecting the wine’s approachable complexity
28.05: Narince’s Flavor Profile
29.22: Emir - a fuller-bodied white wine made from 40-year-old bush vines in Cappadocia
30.11: Turkey’s most renowned indigenous white grape
33.02: Discussing Cappadocia’s Terroir-how the high altitude and volcanic soil contribute to its
wines’ mineral-driven character.
34.01: Turkish Wine Regions: Turkey's key wine regions, with Thrace as the largest, followed by
Anatolia, where Cappadocia is located.
37.30: Turkey’s Microclimates: Bronwen highlights how Turkey’s diverse
microclimates allow for the production of a wide variety of grape types and wine styles,
making it an exciting region for discovery.
39.08: Cappadocia’s Wine Culture - Cappadocia’s famous “Fairy Chimneys” and ancient
underground cities, once used for wine storage.
41.02: Wine Aging in Cappadocia - how Cappadocia’s underground caves provide ideal aging
conditions for wine, thanks to their stable temperature and humidity.
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Or you can purchase via the publisher in Austria HERE
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