Aegean Region

A region in western Turkey, filled with flavors generously offered by nature…

The Aegean Region, with its sea breezes, fertile soil and mountains embracing the sun, has been growing valuable products for centuries. This region creates a unique world of flavors not only in the shade of olive trees but also in the coolness of fig orchards.

Aydın Fig is one of the most special treasures of the Aegean. This fig, which is famous worldwide with its golden color, thin skin and sweet aroma, is a true miracle of flavor. Registered with a geographical indication in 2016, Aydın Fig carries all the elegance of nature and stands out as the symbolic fruit of the Aegean. It makes you feel the warmth of the sunny days of the Aegean in every bite.

Another valuable product is Aydın Chestnut… Grown on the slopes of the mountains and known for its large and plump kernels, this chestnut is especially preferred in the production of chestnut candy. Aydın Chestnut, which crowned its quality by receiving a geographical indication in 2020, is a gift of autumn to the Aegean. This chestnut offers a warm taste for cold winter days.

And the flavors born from the legendary olives of the Aegean… Milas Olive Oil, produced from the Aegean’s ancient olive trees, is appreciated all over the world with its fruity taste. This olive oil, registered with a geographical indication in 2020, is the healthy face of the Aegean with its low acidity and elegant aroma.

Right next to it, there is Aydın Memecik Olive Oil… This oil, produced from Aydın’s Memecik variety olives, proved its value by receiving a geographical indication in 2024. Bringing the freshness of the Aegean to the table with its intense aroma and high polyphenol content, this oil is a favorite of olive oil enthusiasts.

These geographically indicated products of the Aegean region stand out not only with their flavors but also with the culture they belong to. Each one is a tribute to the rich history, nature of the Aegean and the hard work of its people. This journey of flavors from the lands of the Aegean to our tables is a rare bridge where the past and the future come together. The sun-kissed products of the Aegean continue to be treasures passed down from generation to generation as the most beautiful gifts of nature.