The obstacles faced by Turkey’s winemakers
Climate and politicians can hurt the vineyards
In his time off, Umay Ceviker, an architect, goes hunting for ancient vines around his native Turkey. He has found them on mountaintops, forgotten among fruit trees, and tended in fields in every nook of the country. Each year he produces 10,000 bottles made from the indigenous varieties he has discovered, selling them to wine bars and boutique stores under seven different labels of his Yaban Kolektif brand.
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This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “The travails of Turkey’s winemakers”
Europe September 7th 2024
- Germany’s party system is coming under unprecedented strain
- American restrictions on hitting Russia are hurting Ukraine
- Abuse by priests in Italy can no longer be tolerated by the Vatican
- The obstacles faced by Turkey’s winemakers
- The West still needs Russian gas that comes through Ukraine
- Europe must beware the temptations of technocracy
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