{"title":"Sevilen Wines | Izmir, Turkey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_16dbb832-26f8-4287-9b58-0eeb33c86352.jpg?v=1580050095\" alt=\"Sevilen Vineyards in Turkey\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1942, after having discovered vineyards and winemaking in France, Mr. Isa Guner, a first-generation immigrant from Bulgaria, founded his own winery in Izmir, Turkey. Understanding that there was outstanding natural potential in Turkey for wine production, he purchased 4 hectares and started planting vineyards. In 1958, Mr. Guner’s sons, Gokhan and Coskun joined the business developing the property to 50 hectares. Today the property, composed of 160 hectares of vineyard and a first class restaurant (Isabey), is managed by the third generation of the Guner family. They are assisted by experienced Bordeaux consultant Florent Dumeau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sevilen approach to winemaking focuses on terroir (Soil, local climate and vineyard architecture, rootstock, varietal, vine spacing, leaf area per hectare, crop per vine) and have achieved outstanding results. in their two premium sites: the Aegean Area around Izmir and the Anatolia Plateau. In Izmir climatic conditions are similar to those of Bari or Athens, whilst the Anatolian plateau provides conditions similar to those in the Rhône Valley (Hermitage, Chateauneuf du Pape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking techniques adopted at Sevilen are very modern and up-to-date. All grapes are hand harvested and upon reception at the winery they are double sorted. Working with gravity, juices and wines are moved as carefully as possible throughout the ageing process. A selection of top French cooperage, in association with a Turkish university, has been developed in order to research the best solutions for the production of top quality wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sevilen-plato-syrah-okuzgozu","title":"Sevilen Plato Öküzgözü 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sevilen Plato Öküzgözü is the flagship wine of the estate and is sourced from Sevilen’s finest vineyards high up on the Denizli plateau. Öküzgözü is one of Anatolia's most important varietals and remains one of the most popular red wines across the country. This is an elegant, smooth and well-structured expression of Öküzgözü. Welcoming aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry are layered with vanilla, fresh nutmeg, licorice and warm, toasty, just-out-of-the-oven pie crust notes. 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The grapes were all harvested by hand before undergoing temperature controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine underwent a period of ageing on its lees before bottling. Delicate floral and citrus notes on the nose lead onto a medium-bodied palate with flavours of white peaches and apricots. The ripe fruit is lifted by the bright acidity which shines through on the finish.[#intro]Pronounced Nah-rin-djeh, Narince is one of Turkey's most significant native white grape varieties...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sevilen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31435633819715,"sku":"A22NATIVUSNARINCE-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Nativus_Narince.jpg?v=1582741105"},{"product_id":"sevilen-nativus-kalecik-karasi","title":"Sevilen Nativus Kalecik Karasi 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe focus of the Sevilen Nativus range is to highlight the unique characteristics of Turkey’s most significant native grape varieties. Pronounced 'Kal-le-djic-car-ah-ser' Kalecik Karasi is an indigenous Turkish grape variety famous for its unique aroma and flavour. The grapes come from vineyards in Güney at an altitude of between 700 and 900 metres above sea level. The vines have an average age of twenty-five years and are planted on a mix of limestone, alluvial loam and mudstone clay. The grapes were picked by hand and underwent fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 23-25°C, with fifteen days’ maceration on the skins. After fermentation, 20% of the wine underwent a period of ageing in 300-litre, medium toast, French oak barrels. Up front this has plenty of cherry and red berry fruit, followed by rich notes of plums and dark chocolate. The soft tannins so typical of this grape variety are present on the mid-palate and the finish is lifted by a fresh acidity and a touch of spice.[#intro]Pronounced 'Kal-le-djic-car-ah-ser' this is an indigenous Turkish grape variety famous for its unique aroma and flavour...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sevilen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31435644829763,"sku":"A20NATIVUSKARASAI-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Nativus_Karasi.jpg?v=1582742135"},{"product_id":"sevilen-nativus-okuzgozu-bogazkere","title":"Sevilen Nativus Öküzgözü Boğazkere 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe focus of the Sevilen Nativus range is to highlight the unique characteristics of Turkey’s most significant native grape varieties. Pronounced Oh-cooz-goe-zue, Bow-aahz-keh-reh is an equal blend of Boğazkere (50%) and Öküzgözü (50%) grapes that are similar in style to Tannat or Malbec which are full bodied and strong in tannins. The grapes for this wine were picked by hand and underwent fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 23-25°C, with ten days’ maceration on the skins. After fermentation, 10% of the wine underwent six months’ ageing in 300-litre, medium toast, French oak barrels. The Öküzgözü brings fleshy berry fruit flavours, whilst the Boğazkere provides tannin and structure, darker fruit flavours and notes of liquorice and black pepper. This is bold, bright and fruit-forward, with a long, harmonious finish. 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