Top 100 white wines of Eastern Anatolia

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Eastern Anatolia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Eastern Anatolia and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Eastern Anatolia

The wine region of Eastern Anatolia of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kayra or the Domaine Kayra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Eastern Anatolia are Okuzgozu, Bogazkere and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Eastern Anatolia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus fruit or honey and sometimes also flavors of savory, pomegranate or rhubarb.

We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Eastern Anatolia, producing 57 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Eastern Anatolia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

News from the vineyard of Eastern Anatolia

Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day

While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

Christie’s 2021 DWWA charity wine auction sets new record

A total of £72,600 was raised from 79 lots at the sixteenth DWWA wine auction hosted by Christie’s on 2 December – beating a record set in 2018. This total excludes Christie’s buyer’s premium. All proceeds will be added to funds raised by Decanter throughout the DWWA this year. Charities supported include The Drinks Trust, WaterAid, Cancer Research UK, Change Please, Decanter Apprenticeships and more. Over the past 12 months, Decanter has donated in excess of £100,000 to these charities. T ...

Walls: Tasting the classic 2001 Guigal La Las

Like many teenagers, I was obsessed with movies when I was growing up. When I see original posters today for films I enjoyed back then, the effect is immediate – a glance somehow conjures the story, the characters and the emotional impact all at once. Today, wine labels can have a similar effect. And what more iconic labels are there in the Rhône than Guigal’s single vineyard Côte-Rôties? When I see the red and gold label of La Mouline, it has the same effect as when I’m confronted with the post ...

The best wines of Eastern Anatolia in other styles