Doluca - Signium

Doluca - Signium - 2018 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Doluca - Signium

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Red
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ABV
14%
Serving
16° - 18° C
Food Pairings
ShellfishCrabLobsterGreen VegetablesMushroomsFresh Herbs and Aromatic Dishes
Key Characteristics
Full-bodiedFirm tanninsPepperyBlack fruitMedium(+) alcoholDry

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Doluca

Doluca

Doluca is a Turkish wine producer based in the Aegean region, an area with a long history of viticulture spanning thousands of years. The winery focuses on red...

Doluca is a Turkish wine producer based in the Aegean region, an area with a long history of viticulture spanning thousands of years. The winery focuses on red wine production, drawing on both indigenous Turkish grape varieties and internationally recognized cultivars suited to the region's climate and terrain.

The Aegean region of Turkey benefits from a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters, conditions that favor the ripening of red wine grapes. The area has emerged as one of Turkey's significant wine-producing regions, with producers experimenting across a range of styles from traditional to contemporary expressions. Doluca's approach reflects this diversity, combining local expertise with winemaking techniques adapted to the region's distinctive terroir.

The producer's current range includes red blends that bring together Bogazkere—a native Turkish variety—with international classics such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Shiraz. This combination demonstrates a strategy of anchoring wines in the local context while incorporating grapes that offer structure and aging potential. The Signium bottling exemplifies this blending philosophy, offering a window into how Turkish producers are positioning their wines in contemporary wine markets.

Doluca
Aegean

Aegean

The Aegean region encompasses Turkey's western coastline along the Aegean Sea, stretching from the Çanakkale province in the north to the Muğla province in the south. This area...

The Aegean region encompasses Turkey's western coastline along the Aegean Sea, stretching from the Çanakkale province in the north to the Muğla province in the south. This area represents one of Turkey's most important wine-producing zones, benefiting from proximity to the sea and diverse topographical features that create favorable conditions for viticulture. The region includes several key wine-producing areas, with vineyards planted at various elevations from coastal plains to inland hills.

The Aegean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters typical of Mediterranean conditions. The moderating influence of the Aegean Sea helps regulate temperatures and provides cooling breezes that benefit grape ripening. Soils vary considerably across the region, ranging from volcanic formations to limestone and alluvial deposits, creating diverse terroir expressions within relatively close geographical boundaries.

The region supports both international grape varieties and indigenous Turkish cultivars. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Shiraz perform well in the warmer sites, while native varieties like Boğazkere contribute to distinctive red wine blends that reflect local winemaking traditions. The combination of Mediterranean climate, varied elevations, and diverse soil types allows producers to create wines that balance international grape characteristics with regional terroir expression, often blending Turkish and international varieties in single wines.

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