Turkey’s wine industry surprises many, not just for existing, but for being strongly shaped by women. Marking International Women’s Day, this piece highlights women’s central roles across Turkish wineries, from vineyard labor to leadership. Focusing on Heraki’s Fulya Akıncı and Kuzubağ’s Aslı Kuzu, it explores how culture, education, terroir, and collaboration drive women-led winemaking and innovation today.

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we lift a glass to the amazing women who elevate the Turkish wine industry!