Imagine a laid back, peaceful town by the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean. URLA, is a special place where you can roam freely in the vineyards and olive groves for exceptional products.
Famous for its wine, this land has been named unique and indispensable for the likes of Ionians, the Persians, the Romans and finally the Turks.
When the subject is viticulture for wine production, Urla is one of the premier spots in Turkey. In the fertile soils of the region, besides internationally known grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, SanGiovese, Nero D’Avola; Anatolian varieties such as Boğazkere, Sultana and the local Bornova Muscat are popularly grown.
Among the modern-day heirs, Urlice Vineyards was the first to prove its worthy of this rich heritage with its national success, where Urla Wines carried its fame international, with its state-of-the-art production facilities and its efforts in renovating antique local grape varieties such as Gaydura and Urla Karası. Likewise, USCA winery with Foça Karası and MMG winery with Bornova Muscat produced their signature red and white, respectively, from those antique and local grape varieties. Another claim to fame from this region is Mozaik winery, collecting international medals with the new hybrid grape varieties of the modern viticultural world.
Çakır Winery, as represented in their brand name "Somnium" which means dream, realised their goal by replanting the old vineyard sites that were abolished after the exchange migration between Turkey and Greece. Perdix is another winery that is producing wines from its 10 hectar estate in their visually acclaimed, modern winery that combines modern architectural lines with the traditional architecture of Urla. İkidenizarası Winery, located as the name suggests, right between the two seas, the Village of Yağcılar looks upon, is looking to bring recognition to this charming village while creating a link between its past and today.
Urla Wine Route and its associates are welcoming you to discover the region, its natural beauty and internationally acclaimed delicacies.
Hoping to see you soon!
