Ritual Gastro Journeys

23/01/2022

Native to Cappadocia/Central Anatolia, Emir is one of Turkey’s premier white grape varieties.
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Emir means “ruler”, “lord” or “prince” and it is believed that this particular grape variety has earned its name by being the favorite at the tables of rulers and lords. It’s been used since Roman times to make crisp, refreshing wines.
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Emir makes straw yellow colored wines with green reflections; famously with green apple and minerals on the nose. On the palate it makes lively, crisp wines. Wines are light-medium bodied, light yellow color with high acidity.

12/01/2022

Discover the layers of Anatolia’s rich history, witness the lives of emperors and sultans in Istanbul, admire the unique rock formations and cave dwellings of Cappadocia, hit the beach and soak up the sun in the Mediterranean, enjoy the flavorful notes of Aegean and Thracian wines, savor the regional culinary delicacies in the innovative eateries, treat yourself in the hot springs of Pamukkale... 

Explore Turkey with Ritual Gastro Journeys. Click the link in bio and find out more!
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18/12/2021

Hadrian’s Gate
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Built to honor Emperor Hadrian's visit to the city in 130 AD, this gate has been one of the most iconic monuments of the city of Antalya, known as Attaleia in the ancient Roman period. With its triple-arched triumphal glory and deeply grooved pavement from thousands of years of wagon wheels leaving their mark, Hadrian’s Gate is the quintessential photo opportunity and a fascinating piece of history.
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10/12/2021

Charming and laidback coastal town Urla has been a significant destination with its wine & gastronomy route. Considered to be “Tuscany of Turkey”, Urla is a great hub for vineyard-hopping, tasting the award wining wines and savour the delicious Aegean food in the innovative restaurants. Urla’s perfect location allows visitors to do several activities; 

・day trips to the nearby ancient sites like Ephesus, Pergamon, Smyrna, Teos etc.
・boat tours, snorkeling and diving in Aegean Sea
・nature hikes and bike rides in the historic Ephesus - Mimas Route
・cooking classes, olive picking and olive oil workshops

are just to name a few.

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11/09/2021

Mainly grown in the South East Anatolia region, Boğazkere is Turkey's answer to Cabernet Sauvignon. The grape makes dark, full bodied wines with dense tannins, medium to high acidity, and complex flavor profiles which explain why it means "throat burner" in Turkish. It is often found blended together with Öküzgözü, another staple indigenious grape of Turkey.
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05/09/2021

Library of Celsus / Ephesus
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The 3rd largest library of the ancient world after Alexandria and Pergamon libraries. Dating back to early 2nd century, the library was built to honour proconsul of the Asia Province of Rome, Tiberius Julius Celsus by his son.
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The four female statues adorning the façade represent the four values of Celsus; wisdom(Sophia), knowledge(Episteme), intelligence(Ennoia), virtue(Arete).
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04/07/2021

Öküzgözü / Oh-cooz-goe-zue
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Turkey's most commonly planted black grape Öküzgözü means "bull's eye". It takes its name from its large, round, nearly black berries.
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Öküzgözü grapes usually make medium bodied wines with fruity flavors, some tannins, and rather lively acidity; an acidity that makes it a great grape for rosé wines. It is safe to say that Öküzgözü is Turkey's answer to Merlot.
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02/07/2021

The spectacular white travertine terraces and translucent pools of Pamukkale cascade down like a mighty waterfall. This idyllic natural spa has been formed over the course of thousands of years by the constant flow of the calcium–rich water from the earth.
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It is also the side of ancient Roman city of Hierapolis; A remarkable example of a great antiquity with its well–preserved necropolis, colonnaded streets, bath houses and great theatre.
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Pamukkale has always been considered to be the land of healing and rejuvenescence.
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30/06/2021

Turkey has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world that stretches back to 2nd millennium BCE. It was so engrained within the ancient society that during the Hittite period there were even written viticulture and winemaking regulations.
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Today, Turkey is home to over 1200 grape varieties, of which around 35 have currently been used in wine production. With 448.000 hectares, Turkey covers the 5th largest vineyard area in the world and ranks 6th in grape production with 4.2 million tonnes. Turkey produces approximately 8 million litres of wine a year.
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28/06/2021

Praised for its wood, leaves, fruit and oil, olive has been cherished as the symbol of strength, resistance, peace, prosperity, wisdom and health.
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It has inspired many myths and legends throughout the history, playing a significant role both in ancient pagan rituals and monotheist doctrines.
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23/06/2021

Religions were the most powerful driving force behind the creation of various art forms in the historical process. The most important reason for the emergence of the theater as an art form was the worship rituals dedicated to Dionysos by his disciples.
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Theatre of Pergamon is the steepest theatre of Anatolia with approximately ten thousand-seat capacity. Its unique portable wooden stage was constructed to be removed when necessary to give public access for the ceremonies held in the Temple of Dionysus on the theatre terrace. 

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18/06/2021

EZME: A distant cousin of Mexican salsa, ezme is essentially made by mashing together tomatoes, green peppers, onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
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Where it becomes authentic and takes on the Turkish twist is when these veggies combined and fused together with olive oil, red pepper paste, chilli flakes, thick textured balsamic-like sour pomegranate molasses and a pinch of mint.
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