List of wineries in Turkey

This is a list of wineries in Turkey. As of the mid-2020s, there are approximately 140 licensed wineries in Turkey, ranging from large-scale industrial producers to small boutique estates.[1]

The Turkish wine industry is historically centered in the Thrace, Aegean, and Central Anatolia regions, though significant production also occurs in Eastern Anatolia and the Mediterranean.[2] The industry is composed of a few large, long-standing companies that dominate the market volume and a growing number of boutique wineries established largely since the 1990s.[3]

Major wineries

The following is a list of notable commercial wineries in Turkey.

Notable Wineries in Turkey
Name Established Headquarters / Region Notes
Arcadia Vineyards 2000s Kırklareli, Thrace Located in the Strandja mountains; practices sustainable agriculture and operates a vineyard hotel and spa.[1]
Barbare Wines 2000 Tekirdağ, Thrace Focuses on Rhône-style blends (GSM) and Bordeaux blends; uses organic/biodynamic practices.[1]
Chamlija 2000s Kırklareli, Thrace Known for championing the indigenous Papazkarası grape and producing premium Chardonnays. Winner of multiple international awards.[3]
Corvus 2002 Bozcaada Credited with reviving the island's reputation for fine wine and the Vasilaki grape.[4]
Diren 1958 Tokat, Black Sea Region One of the oldest wineries in the north; specializes in the native Narince grape.[5]
Doluca 1926 Istanbul / Thrace One of the largest and oldest private producers; founded by Nihat A. Kutman. Creator of the "Sarafin" and "Tuğra" brands.[6]
Gülor Winery 1993 Thrace One of Turkey's first boutique wineries, founded by Güler Sabancı.[1]
Kavaklıdere 1929 Ankara The largest private-sector wine producer in Turkey. Notable for reviving Kalecik Karası and owning vineyards in France.[3]
Kayra 2004 Elazığ / Thrace Formed from the privatization of the state monopoly Tekel. Produces the historic "Buzbağ" brand.[1]
Likya 1990s Elmalı, Antalya Located in the high-altitude Taurus Mountains; known for reviving the rare Acıkara grape.[3]
Pamukkale 1962 Denizli Large family-owned producer leveraging the high yields of the Denizli region; produces the "Anfora" series.[2]
Paşaeli 2000 Aegean Boutique winery focused on rescuing endangered indigenous grapes like Karasakız, Kolorko, and Sidalan.[1]
Sevilen 1942 İzmir Historic producer with vineyards in İzmir and Denizli. Known for the premium "900" and "Isabey" series.[5]
Suvla 2000s Gelibolu, Thrace Located on the historic Gallipoli peninsula; produces a wide range of organic wines including indigenous blends.[1]
Şato Kalpak 2000s Tekirdağ, Thrace A single-estate winery producing only Bordeaux-style blends aged in French oak; known for its gravity-flow facility.[7]
Turasan 1943 Cappadocia The largest winery in Cappadocia, known for wines made from the local Emir grape and rock-carved cellars.[8]
Urla Winery 2000s Urla, İzmir A pioneer of the Urla Vineyard Route; known for reviving the Urla Karası grape and agrotourism.[3]
Vinkara 2000s Kalecik Specializes in the Kalecik Karası grape, producing it in red, rosé, and traditional method sparkling (Yaşasın) styles.[1]
Yazgan 1943 İzmir Historic family-run winery, traditionally a major supplier of table wines.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Yalav-Heckeroth, Feride (10 September 2024). "Turkey: Wine lands on the rise". Decanter. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Tokgöz, Turgut (13 June 2023). "Exploring the wines of Türkiye (Turkey)". WSET Global. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Turkish wine: A rising star with ancient roots". Turkish Airlines Blog. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Bozcaada Grape Harvesting Festival". GoTürkiye. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Indigenous Grape Varieties". GoTürkiye. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Doluca Wines History". Doluca Wines. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  7. ^ "Thrace Vineyard Route". GoTürkiye. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Viticulture in Türkiye at a Glance". GoTürkiye. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
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