Datça Vineyard & Winery

Established: 2010
Founder: Aydın Özbek
Location: Kızlan, Datça Peninsula, Muğla, Turkey
Vineyard Area: Approximately 40 hectares
Altitude: 100–250 m above sea level
Soil: Limestone-rich, alluvial, and sandy-loam composition
Climate: Mediterranean with strong maritime influence and high diurnal variation

Overview

Datça Vineyard & Winery was founded with the vision of harnessing the unique terroir of the Datça Peninsula—one of Turkey’s most pristine viticultural zones. Located between the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, the estate benefits from an exceptional microclimate that provides consistent sunlight, coastal breezes, and naturally balanced soils ideal for producing wines of purity and structure.

Since its establishment in 2010, Datça Vineyard & Winery has focused on cultivating both international and indigenous grape varieties, aiming to express the peninsula’s identity through precise, low-intervention winemaking.

Viticulture

• Farming Philosophy: Sustainable viticulture with emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and minimal chemical inputs.

• Vineyard Management: Precision irrigation and canopy control to optimize ripening and maintain aromatic balance.

• Harvest: Manual harvesting in small crates to protect fruit integrity and allow strict selection in the field.

• Varieties Cultivated:

  • Red: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Öküzgözü, Boğazkere

  • White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Narince

  • Rosé Base: Syrah, Cinsault

Winemaking

• Fermentation: Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; spontaneous or inoculated fermentations depending on variety and style.

• Aging: Combination of stainless steel, French oak barrels, and amphorae for textural complexity.

• Lees Contact: Extended sur-lie aging for select whites and reserve cuvées to enhance depth and longevity.

• Stabilization: Gentle filtration and minimal fining to preserve varietal character.

Portfolio

• Signature Range: Varietal wines emphasizing freshness and typicity (Syrah, Narince, Chardonnay).

• Reserve Line: Barrel-aged selections from top parcels, showcasing structure and cellar potential.

• Rosé Collection: Provençal-style rosés highlighting balance and minerality.

• Experimental Series: Limited-edition microvinifications exploring natural fermentation and amphora aging.