Vitikultur Thrace · Bozcaada, Çanakkale
Adayel Bağevi & Butik Otel
A small family-run vineyard guesthouse and boutique hotel on Bozcaada, set around a one-hectare Öküzgözü vineyard. The garden features ponds, ducks and olive trees.
Grape varieties: Öküzgözü
Thrace
Covering Tekirdağ, Kırklareli, Şarköy, and Eceabat, Thrace is where Türkiye's vineyards meet the Marmara — a mosaic of indigenous varieties like Papazkarası and Karasakız alongside well-established international plantings. The Trakya Bağ Rotası links over a dozen producers across rolling hills, with farm-to- table dining and vineyard stays at many stops.
Wineries in this region
Thrace · Bozcaada, Çanakkale
Amadeus Şarapçılık
A boutique family winery on Bozcaada, founded in 2010 by Austrian winemaker Oliver Gareis together with his father Hermann. It is one of the six documented wineries on the island, alongside Çamlıbağ, Ataol, Talay, Corvus and Gülerada.
Grape varieties: Grillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Thrace · Vize, Kırklareli
Arcadia
Set among forested hills near Vize, Arcadia is one of Thrace's larger boutique estates, with extensive plantings and a calm rural setting.
Grape varieties: Narince, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Thrace · Küçükdöllük, Edirne
Arda Bağ Evi
A family-run estate in Küçükdöllük village, about 12 km north of Edirne, set among its own vineyards. Vineyards were planted in 2006 and wine production began in 2012.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz
Thrace · Eceabat, Çanakkale
Asmadan Bağcılık ve Şarapçılık
An integrated estate in Eceabat (Çanakkale) combining a winery, a boutique hotel, a restaurant and a viticulture museum. The same complex is also referred to in some sources as the Bengodi Boutique Hotel.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Thrace · Hüsünlü, Süleymanpaşa (Tekirdağ)
Badur Wines & Vineyards
A boutique winery in the Hüsünlü village of Süleymanpaşa, Tekirdağ — part of the new wave of Thrace family producers growing their footprint step by step.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Thrace · Süleymanpaşa, Tekirdağ
Barbare Bağları
A roughly 230-hectare estate in Süleymanpaşa (Tekirdağ), founded in 2000 by Can Topsakal — trained in France's Châteauneuf-du-Pape — and farmed under certified organic, biodynamic and sustainable practice. First commercial vintage was 2013. The Barbaros Bağ Evi hotel in the Süleymanpaşa town centre (Hürriyet, Akgül Sk. No: 3) serves as the estate's in-town tasting and stay base.
Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon
Thrace · Karaevli, Tekirdağ
Barel Bağları
A 1.5-hectare family estate in Karaevli village, Tekirdağ, founded in 1997 by the Akın family. Modern viticulture on the rolling hills inland from the Sea of Marmara.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay
Thrace · Avşa (Marmara Adası), Balıkesir
Büyülübağ
A roughly 20-hectare boutique family vineyard in Yiğitler village on Avşa, a small island in the Sea of Marmara. Founded in 2003 by Alp Törüner, Büyülübağ is widely cited as Turkey's first gravity-flow winery.
Grape varieties: Adakarası, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Thrace · Kumköy, Eceabat (Çanakkale)
Caeli Şarap Fabrikası
A 170-hectare estate in Kumköy (Eceabat, Çanakkale) bringing together a 12,500 m² winery, the 21-room Hotel Caeli with a Caudalie Vinothérapie spa, and a fine-dining restaurant. The estate also markets wines under the "Vinero" brand.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Thrace · Büyükkarıştıran, Lüleburgaz
Chamlija
A boutique Kırklareli producer working with both indigenous Papazkarası and a wide range of international cool-climate varieties.
Grape varieties: Papazkarası, Narince, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Thrace · Bigalı, Eceabat (Çanakkale)
Chateau Ergenekon
A boutique, certified-organic family vineyard in Bigalı village (Eceabat, Çanakkale), founded and run by Dr. Şeyla Ergenekon and Çağatay Ergenekon.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Thrace · Evreşe, Gelibolu (Çanakkale)
Chateau Gali
A family estate founded in 2005 by Hakan Kavur on the Evreşe plain of the Gallipoli peninsula. The 48.5-hectare vineyard yielded its first harvest in 2009 and is farmed under certified organic practice.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Thrace · Şarköy, Tekirdağ
Chateau Kalpak
A family-run vineyard and winery on the Şarköy–Gelibolu road in Tekirdağ's Thracian coast. Tours and tastings are by reservation only; the estate does not offer food service.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Thrace · Çeşmeli, Marmara Ereğlisi (Tekirdağ)
Chateau Nuzun
A boutique wine estate in Çeşmeli village, Marmara Ereğlisi, Tekirdağ, founded in 2004 by Nazan and Necdet. The 7-hectare vineyard was planted in 2005–2006 and the property has been organically certified since 2010.
Thrace · Ahmetçe, Kırklareli
Dessera Bağ Evi
A vineyard hotel and winery in Ahmetçe village, Kırklareli, set on roughly 300 acres at the foot of the Istranca Mountains. Wines are produced under the Vino Dessera label with an annual capacity of 100,000 bottles.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Thrace · Havsa, Edirne
Edrine Şarapları
A family-run vineyard and winery in Havsa, Edirne, founded in 2007 by the Öktem family. The first vintage was bottled in 2010; annual capacity has since grown to roughly two million litres.
Grape varieties: Papazkarası, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Thrace · Çeşmekolu, Lüleburgaz (Kırklareli)
Ellez Bağcılık
A vineyard and wine producer in Çeşmekolu village, Lüleburgaz (Kırklareli). The estate carries roughly 24,000 vines and also produces hardaliye, the traditional non-alcoholic Thracian grape beverage.
Grape varieties: Papazkarası, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz
Thrace · Eceabat, Çanakkale
Etruscan
A boutique vineyard estate in Eceabat founded by Prof. Dr. Bedirhan Üstün. The complex pairs the winery with a 20-room boutique hotel and restaurant, with capacity for around 40 overnight guests.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Karasakız
Thrace · Mürefte, Şarköy (Tekirdağ)
Kutman Şarapları
A historic family producer in Mürefte on Tekirdağ's Marmara coast, in operation since 1896 across four generations. The estate also houses the Kutman Wine Museum, founded in 2004.
Grape varieties: Karalahna, Karasakız, Öküzgözü, Cabernet Sauvignon
Thrace · Ahmetbey, Lüleburgaz (Kırklareli)
Prius Şarapçılık
A new boutique winery in Ahmetbey village, 750 m outside the centre of Lüleburgaz (Kırklareli). Founded in 2020 by Metin Harbalıoğlu on roughly 650 dönüm of vineyard, Prius drew attention even before opening with gold medals at the 14th Balkans International Wine Competition.
Grape varieties: Papazkarası, Kalecik Karası, Narince, Cabernet Sauvignon
Thrace · Karakoç, Kırklareli
Saranta Farmhouse
A vineyard-and-farmhouse project in Karakoç village (Kırklareli) that began in 2002 with the purchase of 100 dönüm of land, planted the first vines in 2003 and bottled its first vintage in 2011. The Mia Bella Saranta restaurant opened in February 2024 and the farmhouse hotel followed in April 2024.
Thrace · Eceabat
Suvla
A large estate on the Gallipoli peninsula combining vineyards, a restaurant, and a flagship shop. Open daily for visitors.
Grape varieties: Karasakız, Karalahna, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Thrace · Uçmakdere, Şarköy (Tekirdağ)
Uçmakdere Winery
A boutique winery in Uçmakdere village on the southern Thrace coast — wedged between the Sea of Marmara and the Ganos Mountains. Annual production is around 10,000 bottles; head winemaker Işıl Bulutsuz has led the cellar since 2018.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kalecik Karası
Thrace · Koruköy, Gelibolu (Çanakkale)
Yükseltan Bağevi
A vineyard guesthouse on a ~14-hectare plot in Koruköy on the Gallipoli peninsula, overlooking the Saros Bay. The estate combines accommodation with a vineyard-view restaurant.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Thrace's vineyards?
Late August through mid-October is harvest season — the most active time for vineyard walks and grape picking. Spring (May–June), when the vines have leafed out, offers a quieter alternative.
- How do I get to the Thrace wine region from Istanbul?
Tekirdağ and Kırklareli are 2–3 hours from Istanbul via the O-3 motorway. For the vineyards around Lüleburgaz and Şarköy, a car or a transfer arranged by the winery is the most practical option.
- What grape varieties are grown in Thrace?
The signature indigenous grapes are Papazkarası and Karasakız. International varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc — are also widely planted across the region.
- Can I stay overnight at a vineyard in Thrace?
Several producers offer boutique on-site accommodation; advance booking is essential. Village guesthouses and farm stays along the Trakya Bağ Rotası provide additional options.
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