11/03/2026
Long before it was famous for hot air balloons, Cappadocia was one of the w**e capitals of the ancient world.
Over 4,000 years ago, the Hittites looked at Cappadocia’s volcanic landscape and saw the perfect terroir. They carved deep, cool cellars directly into the soft volcanic tuff rock and began fermenting indigenous grapes like Emir, a crisp white variety that still grows in the region today! 🍇
For the Hittites, w**e wasn’t just a drink, it was a sacred ritual. They even invented an incredible, ring-shaped ceramic sun jug.
The genius design? The hollow circle represents the sun god. Priests would rest the large ring over their shoulder to pour, allowing the sunlight to shine directly through the center to spiritually bless the w**e before it was served to kings and deities.
Today, local potters in Avanos still use the same Red River clay wheels to craft these exact replicas, keeping a 4,000-year-old Anatolian legacy alive. 🏺
📸 are of our CEO exploring these caves in Cappadocia diving deeper into the local w**e production with our local partners
Cheers y Salud! 🍷🍇🇹🇷❤️