

Local Turkish wines
Asia Minor, a large peninsula which forms most of contemporary Türkiye, is considered to be one of the most ancient wine producing regions in the world, full of native varieties that you can try when you Visit Kalkan.
In 2017 Dr. Patrick McGovern found archaeological evidence for wine production and consumption around 7000 BC in Neolithic Anatolia. (That’s around 6000 years before the Greeks and the Romans!)
If you'd like to read & learn about the geography, varietals and extensive reviews, there are a couple of invaluable resources you should explore : The Quirky Cork & Turkish Wine Is Fantastic
If you are up for a road trip, you can drive out and enjoy a day in the beautiful area in the heart of Taurus Mountains, and try some very local wines from Likya Wines at their winery in Elmalı. If you're going to tipple, best leave the driving to one of the tour companies in town who can put together an outing for you.
There are many mass market as well as very interesting smaller wineries for your consideration. Due to Turkish alcohol advertising restrictions, we are unable to suggest where/how to find them directly but if you ask Kalkan residents, they will be able to direct you.