Bodrum Peninsula · Since 2005
A boutique winery nestled in the birthplace of winemaking
Welcome to Karnas
Tucked away in a verdant Aegean valley
Tucked away in a verdant Aegean valley with sweeping views, Karnas Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery and environmentally conscious farm located on the Bodrum Peninsula. Set on endless stretches of sprawling vines, principally of the Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Vermentino variety, the vineyard is known for its award-winning wines produced with traditional and sustainable methods.
Grapes and other delicacies grown at Karnas owe their exceptional taste to the temperate climate of the region, as well as the sea salt, minerals and floral fragrances of the rich soils carried through the wind corridor that lies between the Mandalya and Gökova Gulfs.
- Founded by the İşmen family
- 2005
- Hectares in the Karaova Valley
- 20.5
- Olive trees on the estate
- 2,500
- Years — our oldest olive tree
- 1,000
Our Story
The oldest new world wine
Founded by the İşmen family in 2005, Karnas Vineyards is the birthplace of three unique wines produced using methods that blend tradition, sustainability and minimal intervention — and of a quest to return Zinfandel to the lands where it may well have originated.
The Wines
Premium, award-winning & low intervention wines
Red Wine
Karnas Zinfandel
From the first Zinfandel vineyard in Turkey — wild berries, Aegean herbs and black pepper.
Tasting NotesRed Wine
Karnas Syrah
Award-winning, full-bodied and velvety — red plum, violets, spice and dark chocolate.
Tasting NotesRosé Wine
Karnas White Zinfandel
Bright and aromatic — raspberry, citrus and a hint of fresh mountain herbs.
Tasting Notes
“Reminiscent of the smooth, aromatic wines kept in the ancient amphorae of Halicarnassus of Caria.”
The Estate
Olive groves, cypress trees and a dusky red house
A scenic drive leads visitors along a winding road through olive orchards and lush vines fringed with mulberry and pomegranate trees, and up to a dusky red main house framed with soaring cypress trees.
Restaurant
Aegean delicacies & farm-to-fork offerings
Enjoy a unique culinary experience among ancient olive trees and Aegean hilltops, overlooking golden sunsets and the picturesque vineyard pond. Our changing seasonal menu commits itself to organic and locally sourced produce, the majority of which is grown right here on our grounds.
Experiences
Taste, dine and linger
Visit Us
Ten minutes from Milas–Bodrum Airport
The estate lies in the heart of the Karaova region, 25 minutes from Bodrum city centre. For reservations and the seasonal menu, call us or book online.
