MAHLEP – GIFT BOXED – Exclusive to Taste Turkey

A unique, fortified wine made from a distinctive spice extracted from the seeds of a sour cherry-like fruit which grows wild in the Tokat mountains, blended with Turkish native grape varieties. Figs, cinnamon and dark chocolate aromas precede port flavours on the palate and a well-defined cherry finish.

Grape variety: 50% Horozkarası, 30% Öküzgözü, 20% Syrah

Diren Winery started wine production in 1958 after 18 years of preparation. In 1963, Diren Winery won the first wine competition in Turkey and from that moment on, Diren have continued to invest in information and technology in winemaking. Diren Winery has presented quality wines of Anatolia, predominantly from the Tokat region, and has gained many national and international awards.

DIREN WINERY

• History and Ownership:

  Founded in 1958 by Mustafa Vasfi Diren, the winery has been in the family, with his son Ali Diren taking over in 1985. 
• Location:

  Located in the north-central part of Turkey, specifically in the mountainous region where wine has been grown for centuries. 

  • Diren Winery has been presenting quality wines of Anatolia, predominantly from the Tokat region.

   

• Focus on Indigenous Varietals:

  Diren Winery is known for its collection of indigenous varietals, including Karmena White, Karmena Red, Bogazkere, and Öküzgözü.