Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Izmir - Luxury hotel - 7TH TRADITIONAL BUYUK EFES HARVEST FESTIVAL

Celebrating the harvest season by bringing together unique vineyards from every corner of Turkey, the 7th Traditional Büyük Efes Harvest Festival returns!

Set in our lush gardens in collaboration with Gustobar, enjoy a delightful experience filled with wine culture tastings, generous buffets, and live DJ performances.

Event Schedule

Saturday, October 10 | 16:00 – 22:00

16:00 Doors Open & Start of the Tasting Route

16:30 – 18:30 Tasting & Workshop Programs

16:30 – 17:15 “Alaşehir Terroir: Nebbiolo” Workshop with Alp Açık

17:30 – 18:15 “Decoding Tasting Jargon” Workshop with Alp Açık

18:00 – 21:00 Buffet Opens

20:00 – 22:00 Live Performance by DJ Mert

Sunday, October 11 | 15:00 – 21:00

15:00 Doors Open & Start of the Tasting Route

16:30 – 19:30 Tasting & Workshop Programs

16:30 – 17:15 “Vineyard to Table: Secrets of Pairing” Workshop with Evren Evrim Kalkan

17:30 – 18:15 “Tasting 101: Language of Grapes” Workshop with Evren Evrim Kalkan

18:00 – 21:00 Buffet Opens

20:00 – 21:00 Live Performance by DJ Semih

Workshop Schedule

Alaşehir Terroir: Nebbiolo with Alp Açık
Explore the deep-rooted history of Nebbiolo—known as the “king of grapes and the grape of kings”—from the Etruscans to the present day, along with its journey in the Alaşehir terroir. Together, we will discuss the character, depth, and future of Nebbiolo produced in four distinct styles.

“Decoding Tasting Jargon” with Alp Açık
What are acidity, tannins, and sweetness, and how do you perceive them on the palate? Explore the fundamental concepts of the tasting world in simple terms while learning how to distinguish these characteristics during a tasting and interpret different flavors with confidence.

“Vineyard to Table: Secrets of Pairing” with Evren Evrim Kalkan
Discover the secrets behind the perfect balance that brings glass and food together. Building on core elements such as acidity, tannins, sweetness, and body, experience correct pairings with various flavors and learn the nuances of choosing selections tailored to your personal palate.

“Tasting 101: Language of Grapes” with Evren Evrim Kalkan
Discover the essential steps of tasting through the phases of sight, smell, and taste. Learn how to evaluate a wine by recognizing key components such as color, aroma, acidity, tannins, and body through a guided, hands-on tasting experience.

Tickets

To purchase tickets, please visit the sales point located at Swissôtel Büyük Efes Izmir or www.bubilet.com.