Vitikultur Mazrona
White grape
Mineral • Full
Mazrona
Mazrona is an indigenous white grape of Southeastern Anatolia, grown in the Mardin–Midyat area, often from very old vines on rocky, mineral-rich soils. It is closely tied to the Syriac (Assyrian) winemaking tradition of Mardin province.
For years it was worked chiefly by the Shiluh winery, which built its white wine around a Mazrona–Kerküş blend.
- Type
- White grape
- Origin
- Southeast Anatolia
- Profile
- Thin-skinned, terroir-sensitive; fresh, full-bodied, dry, mineral
- Best experienced in
- Mardin–Midyat, Southeastern Anatolia
Growing conditions
A thin-skinned, terroir-sensitive variety that ripens about a month later than Kerküş, often well into October. In blends it contributes to fresh, full-bodied, dry, mineral whites. Standalone varietal bottlings are rare.
Where it's grown
Producers growing this grape
Southeast Anatolia · Midyat (Mardin)
Midyat Shiluh Süryani Şarapçılık
Shiluh — meaning "peace" in Syriac — was founded in 2009 in Midyat (Mardin) to bring Upper Mesopotamia's century-old grape varieties together with modern winemaking. The first vintage was bottled in 2010.
Grape varieties: Kerkuş, Mazrona, Öküzgözü, Boğazkere
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Mazrona come from?
The Mardin–Midyat area of Southeastern Anatolia, tied to the region's Syriac Christian winemaking heritage.
- What is Mazrona used for?
Primarily white wine, most notably blended with Kerküş by the Shiluh winery.
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