Wine Tasting in Ancient Caves
Cappadocia has made wine for 4,000 years, and local wineries still age it in underground cave cellars where the temperature stays constant. Tastings feature wines from grapes grown in volcanic soil, including the native Emir, plus Narince from Tokat.
Cappadocia has made wine for 4,000 years, and local wineries still age it in underground cave cellars where the temperature stays constant. Tastings feature wines from grapes grown in volcanic soil, including the native Emir, plus Narince from Tokat.
Ürgüp is the centre of Cappadocia’s wine scene, with wineries and cellars carved into the rock.
What to expect
- Cave cellars with a constant cool temperature.
- Local grapes such as the white Emir, grown in volcanic soil.
- Tastings with cheese and local snacks.
Tips
- Don’t drive after tastings; join a tour or take a taxi.
- Buy a bottle as a gift; many wineries ship within Turkey.
- Combine it with dinner in Ürgüp.
What’s nearby
Stay in one of the cave hotels, or see the fairy chimneys. Getting here from Istanbul? See Istanbul to Cappadocia. More ideas in our Cappadocia guide.
Cappadocia Wine Tasting: frequently asked questions
Does Cappadocia make wine?
Yes, it has a long wine-making tradition and many wineries, especially around Ürgüp.
What grape is Cappadocia known for?
Emir, a local white grape that grows well in the volcanic soil.
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