For our second article on the Elmalı terroir, we focus on the forgotten grapes that have recently come back into the spotlight in the region. When we look at the wines made from new grape varieties that have
A Spring Gathering in Güzelyurt On Saturday, April 19, 2025, we had the pleasure of attending the eighth edition of GELVERİ’s annual April event, held at their production and living space in Güzelyurt, affectionately called “TAŞ MAHAL”.
April is when nature, having awakened in the earlier months, begins to dress the landscape in vibrant greens. It’s a time when the joy of life quietly rises within.
Long before the amphorae salvaged from sunken ships off the coast of Bodrum, and long before the oak barrels neatly lined up in Burgundy cellars, wine had already begun weaving itself into the fabric of daily life.
Wine draws its strength from its roots in history and tradition. In a world where legacy holds great weight, it’s not easy for new ideas to break through—especially when they promise a different way of doing things.
A Reflection on Resilient Viticulture We all know the economic contrast between northern and southern Italy. You can feel it as you travel down the boot-shaped peninsula
Pompeii, one of the most captivating archaeological sites in the world, is now the setting for a brand-new initiative that’s stirring excitement—not just among historians, but wine lovers, too.
You’ve just swirled your wine, inhaled its bouquet, and taken a thoughtful sip. But did it ever cross your mind—who (or what) tended the vines that gave life to the grapes in your glass?
You might not expect a diabetes drug to change what’s in your wine glass. But something unusual is happening at the intersection of health, habit, and hospitality
The answer to the question in the title is a resounding yes. In fact, the concept of terroir is a broad one, and altitude—how high a vineyard sits above sea level—is just one of many factors it encompasses. Still, when we isolate altitude from
