Ürgüp vineyard walk and tasting

Cappadocia has made wine for thousands of years, and the volcanic soil around Ürgüp suits local grape varieties such as Emir and Kalecik Karası. The afternoon starts with a short walk through the vineyards with the winemaker, who explains the soil, the climate and the harvest.

The group then moves into a cellar carved into the rock, where the temperature stays cool all year, for a guided tasting of several local wines with bread, cheese and dried fruit. Every guest who prefers not to drink alcohol gets a parallel tasting of fresh grape juices and pekmez, the traditional grape molasses.

The tasting can be run as a light team quiz on aromas and grape varieties.