MOZAIK WINERY - A PRODUCT OF FAMILY PASSION
A product of our family’s passion, Mahrem is our testimony to the enormous potential for high quality wine production in Turkey.
Mozaik Winery’s vineyards and the Mahrem wines produced in its on-site winery located in Urla-Izmir are together a part of a project, which we aim to pass on to the next generations. In our vineyards in Urla, we have started from scratch, and are growing several red varietals after careful selection considering the geography and the history of the region. We are now growing Syrah, Sangiovese, Corinto, Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Marselan, Ekigaïna, and Rebo. We grow our vines organically with little to no manipulation, and work in coordination with the laws of the nature. Some of the grapes mentioned are new varietals in the world with no vinified example, and have already won awards in leading international competitions.
We started our project in 2006 under the supervision of our Italian agronomist by integrating the history of Urla, and its natural character with our own past and our aspirations, and by keeping loyal to the winegrowing traditions rooting from this region’s history. Since the first day of our project, we have respected the dynamics of the grape and the wine, with no compromise from our understanding of consistent level of quality. We have established that with our special pruning techniques, tailored for each varietal, to reduce the burden on our plants throughout the growth season, and by being the only vineyard so far in Turkey with no installed irrigation system.
Meanwhile, our experienced Italian academician oenologist conducts the work in the winery with special care, with us as a family working in the winery throughout the process. In order to bring out the grape’s own character and the local history in the wine without any interruptions, our work is carried out in great simplicity. In our winery, every grape varietal is processed according to its specific needs and carefully fermented into wine.
Finally, our wines are bottled in our winery with great care to present itself to its consumers with our love for fine wine, the force of nature, the history of our soil, and the taste of our grapes. With the love of our work and the passion for our wines, Mahrem has become our private little secret. Every sip that you take from Mahrem will be the moment we share that secret with you…
SANGIOVESE
Fruity and smooth to drink, this wine has created a delicious union with various clones and rootstock combinations over different types of soil. Enjoy with grilled meats and various pasta.
SYRAH
Every aspect of this rich grape has found home in Urla, thanks to the right clone and rootstock choices of our soil. Perfectly eligible for ageing, this wine will invite you to our vineyards with every sip.
EKIGAÏNA
A hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat, this rare varietal has settled on a perfect balance with its rich character, fresh fruity notes, and beautiful tannins by showing great adaptation to the Aegean/Urla microclimate. Enjoy with red meats and pasta with red sauces.
PETIT VERDOT + REBO
As a hybrid of Merlot and Teroldego, Rebo has created a new equilibrium for itself in the non-habitual Urla climate, and this has resulted in a perfect blend with Petit Verdot, which has matured to perfection in Urla. This bold and delicious blend will be a new adventure for wine lovers. Enjoy with grilled meats and various pasta
TANNAT
As a limited edition production, Tannat has shown great adaptation to the Urla climate, and as rarely seen even in its homeland France, it has resulted in great taste and quality, that it has deserved to be bottled alone, 100% Tannat. Enjoy with game meat and grilled red meats.
RÜYA
Made from Corinto grapes, our rosé is always fresh with red fruit flavors, and relaxingly dreamy. Enjoy with cold or warm appetizers and salads.
CORINTO
Like its relative Sangiovese, this wine is smooth and fruity, and presents us with a delicious and enjoyable product. Enjoy with grilled meats and various pasta.
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