Lucien Arkas

Lucien Arkas Vineyards, the largest organic vineyard in Turkey on a single lot has been established in 2004 by Lucien Arkas , still the sole owner on a land of 288 acres in Torbali , Izmir. Lucien Arkas  realized the dream of producing the best wine of Turkey. His vision of wine, is decidedly qualitative. High quality , over 20 different wine grape varieties , suitable to the soil and climate conditions of Aegean, some of which never been used before in Turkey, were planted in Lucien Arkas Vineyards. The wine were grown by using organic viticulture methods and the grapes are harvested at night under moonlight. Thus , the grapes manage to preserve the original fruit aromas generated by the grape terroirs in a natural way.

Carrying the impressions of its rich culture and history to its modern days, Lucien Arkas keeps this culture alive today. He combines the land, water, climate of Aegean Region with love, patience and presents a unique world full of different tastes. Lucien Arkas Vineyards brings you what civilizations shared for thousands of years at Metropolis. 

Meandros

2018

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.5 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Marselan-Merlot

Balanced wine having strong tannins, full bodied on the palate with aromas of plum and sour cherry which develops balsamic hints on the nose.

Recommended with kebabs, steak and roasted chicken.

Consensus

2017

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.8 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.1 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Complex with sour cherry, damson, blackberry and black pepper aromas, a medium acidity, bodied wine having a long finish.

Recommended with beef steaks, spicy red meats and aged cheese.

Consensus

2020

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.7 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.1 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay

Golden yellow colour, aromas of passion fruit, peach and bread crust, round and concentrated on the palate, balanced by a good acidity.

Recommended with aged cheeses, fish, lobster and crab.

Mon Rêve

2019

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.5 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.6 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Marselan

A dark ruby red colour wine, aromas of violet, sour cherry and spice on the nose are enriched with chocolate and vanilla aromas on the palate, having a full body with strong acidity and a long finish.

Recommended with aged cheese, meat dishes with sauce and spice.

Mon Rêve

2019

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.6 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Öküzgözü

A ruby red colour wine with cherry, sour cherry, plum and bilberry aromas, having a strong acidity with soft tannins and a long finish.

Recommended with grilled meats, pastas with sauces, pizzas and cheese platter.

Mon Rêve

2020

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.2 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.1 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Tempranillo-Shiraz

A bright pink colour wine, medium bodied, having watermelon, strawberry and grapefruit aromas, with a strong acidity and a long finish.

Recommended with goat cheese salads, grilled chicken and fish.

Mon Rêve

2020

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.5 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.1 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay-Chenin Blanc

Starts with an acidity on the palate, medium bodied wine with nuances of tropical fruits.

Recommended with seafood and salad.

La Passito

2019

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 46 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.4 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Bornova Misketi

High in acidity and balanced wine with nuances of honey and citrus.

Recommended with dried fruits and aged cheese.

Antre

2018

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.4 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Öküzgözü-Boğazkere

A medium bodied wine, aromas of billbery, blackberry and spice, with strong elegant tannins and a long finish.

Recommended with grilled meat, pastas with sauce and pizzas.

Antre

2018

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1 g/l
ACIDITY: 5 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Spice, ripe sour cherry, damson and pepper touch on the nose, pepper and cherry aromas on the palate, medium body with fresh tannins.

Recommended with grilled meat, pizzas and pastas, cheese and charcuterie.

Antre

2020

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.2 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.6 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc

Balanced wine with a crispy acidity, fruity flavour of yellow pepper and pineapple.

Recommended with all fish dishes.

Smyrna

2019

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.9 g/l
ACIDITY: 4.9 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon

Bilberry, blackberry and green pepper touch on the nose, sour cherry and strawberry aromas on the palate, with a medium acidity, having a long finish.

Recommended with grilled meats and pastas with sauce.

Smyrna

2019

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.9 g/l
ACIDITY: 5.1 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot

A ruby red colour wine, having aromas of tobacco and grafit on the nose, sour cherry and blackberry on the palate, with a medium body and elegant tannins.

Recommended with grilled vegetables and lean meat.

Smyrna

2020

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.6 g/l
ACIDITY: 4.7 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc-Trebbiano

A medium bodied and crispy acidity wine with aromas of lime, green apple, tropical fruit aromas like mango and pineapple.

Recommended with white meat, fried calamari, goat cheese.

Smyrna

2020

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.4 g/l
ACIDITY: 4.8 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Grenache-Shiraz

Delicate pink colour wine, having aromas of strawberry, watermelon and lemon balm on the nose, pear, apricot and cherry on the palate, balanced with a medium acidity.

Recommended with appetizers, pizzas and pastas.

Idol

2019

PRODUCER: Lucien Arkas VOLUME: 750ml
COD: Turkey RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.3 g/l
ACIDITY: 4.8 g/l GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Bodied wine with velvety tannins, rich in blackberry and sour cherry aromas.

Recommended with cheese & charcuterie, risotto & pastas and with grilled meat.