The winery
Selendi
Family-owned Turkish winery producing 'chateau-style' wines from the vineyards of the ancient Sarnıç valley, known for organic viticultural practices and a range of international blends.
- Egeo (Akhisar, Manisa) · Turkey
- Since 2000
- 1 product
The story
Selendi is a winemaking project established by the Öngör family, led by Akin Öngör. The official website states that the venture began as a family-led passion project, involving international winemaking consultants, and developed vineyard plantings and winemaking dedicated to the Sarnıç valley.
Production philosophy
Chateau-style production with a scientific approach in the vineyard and the cellar: hand harvesting, grape selection, fermentations in stainless-steel tanks with temperature control, and aging in French barriques. The winery uses Ecocert-certified organic farming practices and places a strong emphasis on sustainability and respect for the soil.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards are located in the so‑called Ancient Sarnıç Valley, at high altitude, in the Aegean region. The area is described as historic, with references to ancient settlements nearby and proximity to the port of Çeşme.
Awards and recognition
International appearances and recognitions reported online, including the mention "International Revelation Organic Wine" for Selendi Sarnıç Shiraz 2013 at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017, and medals/award mentions in competitions such as the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah (Shiraz)
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
- Viognier
- Narince
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards in the Ancient Sarnıç Valley at an altitude of approximately 2,600 ft.
- Château-style production with hand-harvested grapes and aging in French barriques.
- Cultivation practices declared as organic, certified by Ecocert.
- Founder: Akin Öngör.
- Recognition at the 2017 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for Selendi Sarnıç Shiraz 2013.
