Turkey — wine

Thrace Wine Region

Turkey's most important wine region, spanning the European portion of the country near the Greek and Bulgarian borders. Thrace benefits from a Mediterranean-influenced climate tempered by the Black Sea, producing structured reds from indigenous Öküzgözü and Boğazkere grapes alongside international varieties. The region has seen significant investment and quality improvements in recent decades.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Balanced and age-worthy; strong showing from indigenous varieties.
2022 Record quality; international recognition boosted regional profile.
2021 Classic structure with good aging potential across the region.
2020 Pandemic year but quality wines; warm vintage with good extraction.
2019 Exceptional balance with concentrated fruit and natural acidity.
2018 Cool nights preserved freshness; aromatic and structured wines.
2017 Some heat stress in August but harvest was clean and well-timed.
2016 Outstanding vintage with ideal conditions; intense fruit concentration.
2015 Warm summer with good ripening; balanced tannins and acidity.