Friday, August 16, 2013

Inci Mayor, Sermet Mayor M.D., Murat Mayor; Summer Home in SEDEF ADASI of Princes’ Islands (Princes’ Islands, Istanbul)
 
Vineyards surrounding summer home, during grape harvest season in August 1985
Planted in 1979 by MAYOR family, vineyards have 10 varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Dolcetto, Johannisberg Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Vernaccia, as well as Nebbiolo “one of the most difficult grapes to grow in the world” on experimental basis.