“Wine is human and vice versa.
Whatever humans have, wine has it.
Wine is a living being.”
Hasan Altıntaş, Founder, KÜP Wineries
Küp Winery was founded in 1959 by Hasan ALTINTAŞ in Bekilli-Denizli, with classic wines with an initial capacity of 700 liters. In 1972, it was increased to 200.000 liters. In 1980, production of the first Küp Sour Cherry Mistel Wine started and won a medal in the First International Tekirdağ Wine Competition organized by Tekel (State Monopolies) in 1982.
Küp Cherry Mistel Wine was chosen as The Best Special Wine in Turkey by the readers of Gusto magazine in the competition organized in 2003. This award was won repeatedly many times in the following years.
Küp Winery in Bekilli-Denizli
For a comprehensive list of Küp awards, please visit https://kupsarap.com/odullerimiz
The winemaking history of the region dates back to B.C. It dates back to the Phrygians period.
The region, called Pepuza at that time, produced fruit wines such as cherry and pomegranate in amphorae along with grape wine. Today, the suitable soil and climate conditions of the region continue to provide rich regional wine grape varieties and new grapes that are being tried.
Küp Winery, closely involved in ecological agriculture, introduced Küp Artemis Organic Wine in 2003. Küp factory and every stage of production had been certified for organic production by an international certification company.
As of the end of 2023, the annual capacity of Küp is 6 hectoliters.
Küp Winery Founder Hasan ALTINTAŞ
Küp Winery Cellars
Küp Winery ‘Oak Barrel’, 2010
KÜP Varsity
KÜP VaRIETES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN BC
Thia Çalkarası - Merlot
Çalkarası is a variety of red wine grape from Çal district of the Denizli Province of western Anatolia. It has given its name to this wine which has a light red color and berry fruit notes. Thia Çalkarası-Merlot, is crafted with this indigenous grape variety and international grape variety Merlot, both grown in the region, and the result is an easy drinking medium bodied dry red wine. It pairs well with light starter dishes as well as pasta with salmon, and meat balls.
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol: 13.5%
SKU #: 370539
Where to order Thia Çalkarası – Merlot
Thia Cabernet Sauvignon
A dry full body wine crafted with 100% international grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon grown in south western Anatolia. It is rich on the palate, and it has a long finish, dark red color and black fruit aromas in the foreground. It pairs well with red meat, cheddar and goat cheese. Breathe for 30-45 minutes before serving.
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 12.5%
SKU #: 370500
Where to order Thia Cabernet Sauvignon
Thia Sauvignon Blanc
A dry white wine with intense fruit scents such as apricot, pineapple and nectar. It has a very fresh, long, mineral finish with crisp notes . It pairs well with salmon, salads, pasta with sea food or chicken and sushi. This Thia is crafted with 100% international grape variety Sauvignon Blanc grown in Denizli region.
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 14%
SKU#: 370505
Where to order Thia Sauvignon Blanc
Thia Chardonnay
A dry white wine with linden, white flowers, citrus aromas in the nose. It has a balanced, rich flavor and long palate. It pairs well with sea food salads, mussels, spagetti alle vongole, and fresh cheese. It is crafted with 100% international grape variety Chardonnay grown in south-western Anatolia.
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 13%
SKU#: 892323
Where to order Thia Chardonnay
Artemis Shiraz - Kalecik Karası
Kalecik Karası is an indigenous grape variety grows near Kalecik (a district of Ankara Province) by Kızılırmak River in Türkiye. Because it has been very successful in wine making, it has been cultivated in other areas with similar climate. This grape and Shiraz are grown in Denizli Province as well. This medium body wine will pair with red meat and aged cheese. It was awarded with Silver Medal in Challenging Master Classes Competition in 2022
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol: 12%
SKU #: 360865
Where to order Artemis Shiraz-Kalecik Karası
