Had a busy day looking at Istanbul property for sale? Ready now for a good meal and a glass of superlative wine? I would think you are, exploring the city looking at the Istanbul property for sale can be daunting and a nice glass of wine is a lovely way to unwind. I would also suggest you take a glass of Turkish wine.
Over the past few years Turkish wines have been winning awards yet travellers and visitors are surprised that Turks make wines. Wine has actually been made in Turkey for around 11.000 years, since Neolithic Hittite times. The traditional wines from indigenous grapes are now complemented by newer technology and combinations of international grape varieties. There are a number of regions in Turkey where the climate and soil (volcanic) are perfect for growing grapes and there are a number of family run companies that have been producing fine wines for generations:

• Dolucca – a third generation wine making company with a contemporary outlook and a mission to raise awareness of Turkish wines.
• Sevilian Group – another third generation company that has close links with French vineyards. They produce their quality grapes in two areas, Izmir and on the Anatolian plateau, different soils producing quality grapes. The process is modern and focus on research and development of qualitative wines.
• Kavaklıdere - the first private sector wine producers; this third generation company continues to offer wines of superb quality. Using sustainable techniques and modern research the combination of indigenous wines and international varieties keeps this company at the forefront of Turkish wines.
• Vinkara - A relative newcomer, starting viniculture in 2003 in Kalecik Ankara, is producing distinctive wines due to the microclimate of the area. It has also produced the first sparkling wine by traditional methods in Turkey.

Where to Take a Glass of Wine When Looking at Istanbul Property for Sale

So at the end of your busy day looking at Istanbul property for sale you can be reassured that a first class wine will be available for you to rest and relax over. There are a number of great restaurants serving some of the best in Turkish wines in Istanbul. If you are looking for just a few glasses of good wine to imbibe then try Sensus Wine and Cheese Bar near the Galata Tower. This chic, atmospheric wine boutique carries a very large selection of Turkish wines and is very popular. Another attractive wine bar and bistro can be found in Taksim, the Rouge Wine House is in Talimhane, a pedestrianised area. A perfect way to end your search for Istanbul property for sale is to sit in this friendly wine bar and sample one of the 250 Turkish wines they have in their cellar. A glass of two will round the day off perfectly.