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Şirince Fruit Wine

Şirince fruit wine, made from peach, blackberry, quince and pomegranate, is a specialty of the Greek-era hillside village near Ephesus.

Read time: 2 min Updated: 1 October 2026
Traditional Ottoman-style houses in Şirince village

What's Actually on the Table

Peach Wine

One of Şirince's most popular fruit wine varieties

Blackberry Wine

A tart, deep-colored local specialty

Pomegranate Wine

A traditional Aegean fruit wine

Şirince fruit wine is a specialty of the hillside village of Şirince near Selçuk, made from local fruits including peach, blackberry, quince and pomegranate rather than exclusively grapes, sold directly by small producers throughout the village. It’s one of the most distinctive local food traditions near Ephesus.

What makes Şirince fruit wine distinctive?

While grape wine is also produced in the region, Şirince specifically built its reputation on fruit wines made from peach, blackberry, quince, pomegranate and other locally grown fruits, a broader range than most Turkish wine-producing areas. The village’s Greek-era stone houses and terraced hillside setting, originally settled by Greek Orthodox residents before the 1923 population exchange, still shape the local food and wine culture today. Small family producers sell directly from shopfronts throughout the village, often with tastings offered before purchase.

Where do you try Şirince fruit wine?

Şirince village itself, an 8km drive or taxi from Selçuk, has numerous small wine shops and tasting rooms along its main streets, making it easy to sample several varieties in a single afternoon visit.

A Greek-Era Village Tradition

Şirince’s wine culture is tied to its history as a Greek Orthodox village before the 1923 Greece-Turkey population exchange, and the stone architecture and terraced hillside layout still reflect that origin, distinct from typical Turkish village design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both, though Şirince is specifically known for its fruit wines — peach, blackberry, quince and pomegranate among the most common — a broader range than most Turkish wine regions.


It’s about an 8km drive, easily reached by taxi, rental car, or as part of a combined Ephesus and Şirince day tour.

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