Inspired by Bodrum's 2,500-year-old winemaking tradition, Neferiye keeps alive a wine culture that stretches from ancient Halicarnassus to today, through a production philosophy rooted in harmony with nature.
Kanlıkara, Panık and Ak Üzüm — native grape varieties of the Bodrum and Milas region — grow in old vineyards intertwined with trees, as part of a natural cycle. Fermented with their own wild yeasts, the grapes carry the distinct character of the soil, climate and season into the wine each year.
For Neferiye, wine is not just a product — it is a shared expression of the land, nature and time. Through its approach of preserving native grape varieties and historic vineyards, it aims to carry Bodrum's viticultural heritage forward to future generations.
What Is Married Vine?
Married Vine refers to a traditional viticulture system, within an agroforestry approach, in which vines are grown together with trees and other plant species.
In this method, vines share the same ecosystem with trees, shrubs, aromatic plants and natural ground cover. The vineyard thus becomes more than a plot for growing grapes — it turns into a living ecosystem that supports biodiversity.
Vines that develop alongside trees help preserve the soil's natural balance, creating a more resilient and sustainable viticulture model.
What Is Old Vine?
Old Vine is a viticulture term used for mature vines that have lived for many years — generally those aged 35 and above.
Old vines yield less fruit than young vines, but thanks to their deep-reaching roots, they can draw nourishment from different layers of the soil. This allows the grapes to more distinctly reflect the character of the region where they grow, contributing to wines that are more intense, balanced and complex.
The Old Vine Registry is an international database that records historic vineyards aged 50 years and above. Neferiye's Agroforestry Vineyard, dating back to 1920, is one of the old vineyards from Türkiye listed on this platform.
The Native Grapes of Bodrum
Panık, Kanlıkara and Ak Üzüm are registered native grape varieties unique to the Bodrum-Milas region. Neferiye aims to preserve these varieties as an important part of the region's historic viticulture and to keep them alive through winemaking.
Panık
Panık is a native grape variety with a pink to light-red colour, thin skin, and small to medium-sized berries.
It grows in the high-altitude, sandy and gravelly soils of the Bodrum-Milas region. Its aromatic profile is marked by notes of bitter almond, jasmine, blood grapefruit, mandarin and orange peel.
Kanlıkara
Kanlıkara is a native grape variety of the Bodrum-Milas region, dark-coloured, thin-skinned, with loosely packed clusters.
Grown in high-altitude, stony soils, Kanlıkara develops character through aromas of red fruits, black pepper, hibiscus and poppy. Notes of sour cherry and herbal tones stand out on the palate.
Ak Üzüm
Ak Üzüm is a native white grape variety with yellow tones, medium-thick skin and round berries.
Grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Bodrum-Milas, Ak Üzüm stands out with aromas of bay leaf, citrus and pineapple, alongside high minerality, lively acidity and a subtly saline character.
Experience Neferiye at the Orfoz table
These wines from the vineyard accompany the flavours of the sea on Orfoz's tasting menus.
