Bought for 40,90€ at Istanbul airport on December 28th 2023 Syrah 90% – Mourvèdre 10% I love those grapes, that reminds me of the Languedoc Roussillon, the region where I used to spend the summer holidays at my grand parents’ home. Grown on organic vineyards of Akhisar/Manisa. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months….
Category: Kastro Tireli
Kastro Tireli Syrah Reserve 2013
620 TL last year, 935 TL now A lot of freshness Deep dark ruby, intense, thick. Dark fruits, undergrowth. Black cherry, blackberry. Espresso, sweet tobacco. On the mouth. Liquorice, plum, sweet and ripe dark fruits. Chocolate, cardamom and wild herbs. Finish very fresh… menthol, liquorice. Slightly peppery. Some hints of violet. Lots of sediments… A…
Kastro Tireli Elaia 2016
100% Syrah Points : 8, 25/10 Price : 90 TL at Mensis Mahzen Let me present you the last vintage of this rosé made by this great winery. On the nose, jammy notes of raspberry and mulberry, also hints of cherry, peach skin and white pepper. Body medium +, medium high acidity. Alcohol is pretty…
Kastro Tireli Elaia roze 2015
Points : 8,5/10 Syrah (93%), Mourvedre (7%) Price : 75 TL at Dekante wine shop Ruby colour : Sorry, we finished the bottle before I could remember I had to take a picture of the wine in a glass.. Aromas of strawberry, blackberry, cherry, rose petals, violets and sweet spices. Full bodied, fruity, medium high…
My favourite Turkish red wines in 2018
It’s not easy to choose among such a big quantity of quality Turkish wines to close this wonderful year. Although I’ve finally decided to give points which is incredibly presumptuous of me as I’m absolutely not a professional, there will be no rating or order in this list. Just some words to express what I…
Kastro Tireli Narince Viognier 2015
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 114 TL Narince 55% Viognier 45% Hmmm what an aromatic nose! It’s incredible : you can detect quince at once and then white flowers of course, fruit blossom and some hints of green apple. Very pleasant! On the palate it’s round and creamy and at the same time you can…
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