The Urla Vineyard Route (Urla Bağ Yolu), located west of İzmir and south of Urla, connects all the wine producers in this region. Within the scope of the project initiated by the Urla Wine Producers and Viticulture Association for developing wine tourism, it has started receiving the attention it deserves at home and abroad. The Urla Bağ Yolu Route was implemented in 2016 for sustainable tourism based on agriculture and gastronomy.
There are nıne members in total within the project route (so far, excluding Limantepe Şarapçılık). Each member has differentiated their wine, and many have won international awards. Urla villages, which are set in lush trees, giant pines, historical olives and fertile plains, are a destination where you can experience regional traditions and taste local delicacies.
During the Roman Empire, it is recorded that Emperor Domitianus ordered the Urla vineyards to be burned out of jealousy. But those who could not resist their wines and vineyards somehow managed to dissuade the emperor.
Urla is located at the thinnest point of a fertile peninsula, surrounded by the clear waters of the Aegean Sea from the north and south. Due to its peninsula location, it is open to the prevailing winds from the sea. These winds play an active role in the development of the vine and its protection from diseases. This makes Urla an ideal location for the cultivation of quality vines.
Apart from the classic international grapes varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Nero d’Avola, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Tempranillo, there are several Turkish varieties including unique revived grapes including Beyazkere, Boğazkere, Bornova Misketi, Emir, Gaydura, Grenache, Kalecik Karası, Narince, Sultana, and Urla Karası.
The wineries are seasonal and typically open from early June to late September. Note that most wineries have restrictions on the age of children entering all or part of the facility; likewise, in some wineries, entry for dogs might be restricted; please check before arrival. Wine tasting is usually in the afternoons from 13:00 hours and may require reservations, especially for groups of over eight people. Link to likecesme.com pages on the respective wineries below:
Urla Bağ Yolu ~ Urla Wine Route Association – Contacts & Social Media Links:
Rüstem Mahallesi, Huzur Sokak No: 23, Urla/İZMİR – Phone: (0232) 759 01 11. Association Website.
Contacts for the wineries:
Çakir Şarapçılık
Location: Kuşçular mh, 8036. Sk. No.54, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 232 579 0629 – Winery website
HUS Şarapçılık
Location: Kuşçular, 8018/1. Sk. No:39, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 545 571 9042 – Winery website
İkidenizarası Şarapçılık
Location: Yağcılar, 9029 Sokak No: 8 D:8A, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: 0501 352 1500 – Winery website
Limantepe Şarapcılık
Location: Rüstem, Özbek Yolu Cd., 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: 0850 441 3720 – Winery website
Mozaik Şarapçılık
Location: Kuşçular, 8015. Sk. No:6, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 232 465 0321 – Winery website
MMG Şarapçılık
Location: No:40, Gödence Yolu Cd., 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 232 776 6366 – Winery website
Perdix Şarapçılık
Location: Birgi, İzmir Çeşme Yolu No 14, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 506 099 1433 – Winery website
Urla Şarapçılık
Location: Kuşçular, 8028 Sok. No:12, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 232 759 0111 – Winery website
Urlice Şarapçılık
Location: İçmeler, 1168. Sk. No:7, 35430 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 533 161 7469 – Winery website
USCA Şarapçılık
Location: Kuşçular, 8033. Sk. No:1, 35437 Urla/İzmir – Tel: +90 232 759 0099 – Winery website
Urla Bağ Yolu promotional videos produced in 2017: