6/26/2023 0 Comments Wine maps of italyNibble on some tulum cheese (a type that’s often kept in salt water) and charcuterie, then wander through the charming cobblestoned town and its many wine shops. This wine bar and shop offers local wines by the glass, such as Kastro Tireli winery’s Narince, a Turkish white variety that’s a little floral and nutty. Once you’ve worked up a thirst, head to the town of Sirinçe, specifically, Hera Wine House. New hotel construction in the area, such as the Park Dedeman Denizli, leans more business than luxury, but after a meal like that, sleep is all that matters. It would be easy to fill up on the complimentary crispy carrots with yogurt dip, but save room for the pastrami-topped hummus and mixed-grill skewers, best paired with a full-bodied but surprisingly elegant Ōkūzgōzū and Bogazkere blend from nearby Pamukkale Winery. All that wellness may work up an appetite, so head to Garson Sükrü for dinner. Even if you're not in the mood for a full soak, roll up your jeans, wade into the shallow pools in the travertine terraces, and let the healing begin. If you’re wondering why so many people are wandering around the ancient city in bikinis and swim trunks, that’s because the site is known for its thermal baths. Although the winery was established in 1957, get ready for some real ancient history at UNESCO Heritage site Hierapolis, about an hour away. Sip on the Besibir Yerde (“No to Violence”) wines which blend international and Turkish varieties, and know that proceeds support educational scholarship programs for girls. You’ll want to be up and at ‘em for the two-hour drive to KÜP winery in Denizli, an inland province known for its textile industry. The ancient thermal baths of Hierapolis are a one-hour drive from KÜP winery in Denizli, and about 30 minutes from Pamukkale Winery. Volcanoes again come into play the winery compares its volcanic terroir to that of Sicily, so Catarrato and Nerello Mascalese are the wines to drink with dinner at the onsite restaurant, which serves pizza made in a stone oven and dishes made on the al fresco grill. When your long day comes to a close, Yanik Ülke-a winery, restaurant, and your accommodation for the night-is luckily close by. Gape at the majestic fairy chimneys, then walk through the jagged rocky landscape of Volcanic Park. Take a wine break at Kula Geopark the volcanic field celebrates its 10 th anniversary as a designated UNESCO Heritage site this year, a minor milestone in its history (the first eruption was about 1.1 million years ago). A 45-minute drive gets you to Nif Vineyards and Winery in Manisa, where international grapes such as Sangiovese, Shiraz, and the German variety Solaris thrive. Izmir doesn’t have large diurnal shifts (the temperature difference between night and day) and without cooling periods, grapes can ripen faster and often lose acidity, which means those in Izmir are harvested almost 20 days earlier than the grapes in the inland Denizli province. Catch one of the morning routes, rent a car at the airport, and drive for less than ten minutes to Isabey Bagevi, a third-generation-run winery founded in 1947 that counts Sauvignon Blanc as a specialty. Izmir is the third-largest city in Turkey and one of the largest in the wider Aegean area, with regular flights to and from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. But this route loops from the seaside city of Izmir, heads inland, then back towards oceanfront villages, so if you are craving beach time, summer won’t disappoint. Like many wine regions, harvest season (fall in the northern hemisphere) is an exciting time to visit. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
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