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On Sunday, February 23, 2025, we launched our new event series, PRODUCERS AT WAYANA, with our Bodrum-based producer, MOR SALKIM. The wines for this tasting were brought to us by the winery\u2019s technical director, Umut. However, we soon realized that he had also brought a surprise along with him. This was our first encounter with Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story that Umut shared with us begins in the vineyards of a major corporate firm that collaborates with Mor Salk\u0131m as part of a social responsibility project. In the Beypazar\u0131 vineyards, where they source their Kalecik Karas\u0131 grapes, they noticed an unfamiliar grape variety. As Umut started monitoring this grape, he observed that its sugar and acidity levels made it suitable for winemaking. In the 2024 harvest season, he decided to process around two tons of this grape, leading to the production of the wine that has now reached us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl Wine: A Discovery in Every Sip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl wine reached us, we eagerly took our first sip. What we encountered was a wine full of surprises\u2014bright acidity, floral aromas on the nose, and a tannic structure that carried the bitterness of citrus peel on the palate. Intrigued by its unique profile, we immediately set out to gather information about Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl. But to our surprise, there was nothing\u2014no references, no records, not even a fellow wine enthusiast who had heard of or accidentally made wine from this grape before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We turned to the Mor Salk\u0131m team to ask if this grape had any other known names. They told us that it is also referred to as Akp\u00fcsk\u00fcl in the region. A respected wine expert we consulted confirmed that they had heard of Akp\u00fcsk\u00fcl before but had never come across it being used for winemaking. However, among the scattered pieces of information we managed to collect, some intriguing details stood out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl: A Rare and Untamed Vine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things we noticed about the vines in these vineyards was that they were not trained on trellises, as we are accustomed to seeing in modern viticulture. Instead, they were grown in the gobelet (bush vine) style, close to the ground. Even more exciting was the fact that these vines were growing on their own original roots, without being grafted onto American rootstocks. This alone makes Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl, also known as Akp\u00fcsk\u00fcl, an incredibly intriguing grape variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our initial research, we found very little additional information beyond what we have already shared. However, the Tekirda\u011f Viticulture Institute, one of the most significant institutions of the Republican era, has played a crucial role in documenting and preserving Turkish grape varieties by cultivating them in collection vineyards and sharing them with viticulturists. At first, when we inquired about this grape, we received no definitive answer. However, after further investigation, we found a clue\u2014Akp\u00fcsk\u00fcl may actually be listed under the name Akb\u00fczg\u00fcl\u00fc, a possible synonym in their records. We hope to uncover more details in the coming days, and as we do, we will be sure to share them with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey\u2019s Extraordinary Grape Diversity: A Growing Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey is home to nearly 1,500 grape varieties, yet we are still in the early stages of DNA analysis for these grapes. Experts working in this field estimate that after filtering out similar varieties, around 850 unique indigenous grape types remain. However, we have yet to complete the necessary studies to determine how many of these are suitable for winemaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our e-book, \u201cEndemic Turkish Grapes and Wines in the WAYANA Menu,\u201d we initially featured 74 wine-producing Turkish grape varieties. With the addition of Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl, this number has now reached 75. Moreover, two more newly identified grapes have been included in our portfolio: C\u0130M\u0130N and D\u0130\u015e\u0130 MERCAN. When we first began our journey in wine, there were only about 30 known Turkish wine grapes. Over the past 10 years, this number has expanded to 77. Such remarkable growth in grape diversity is unparalleled in any other wine-producing country in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Journey That Begins with Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We started this conversation with Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl, but as our exploration deepened, our perspective naturally expanded. Of course, this is just the beginning\u2014there is still so much more to discuss. As new discoveries emerge and fresh insights come to light, we will continue sharing them with you. Stay tuned for more!<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

23 \u015eubat 2025 Pazar g\u00fcn\u00fc yeni etkinlik serimiz \u00dcRET\u0130C\u0130LER WAYANA\u2019DA, a\u00e7\u0131l\u0131\u015f\u0131n\u0131 Bodrumlu \u00fcreticimiz MOR SALKIM ile yapt\u0131. Bu tad\u0131mda kullanaca\u011f\u0131m\u0131z \u015faraplar\u0131 bizlere \u015faraphanenin teknik sorumlusu Umut getirdi, gelirken yan\u0131nda da bir s\u00fcrpriz getirdi\u011fini fark ettik. Aks\u00fcmb\u00fcl \u015farab\u0131yla ilk kar\u015f\u0131la\u015fmam\u0131z b\u00f6yle oldu. 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