i. Biography
Alp Törüner has built his name around a single, enduring idea: creating something lasting on Avşa Island. In 2003, he founded Büyülübağ / Buyukbag Bagcilik ve Sarapcilik, the winery that would come to define his professional life. Born in Izmir in 1971 and educated at Istanbul University, Törüner arrived at that moment with a background shaped by business discipline, operational experience, and a clear sense of how to build an enterprise from the ground up.
The Climb
Before the winery became the center of his story, Törüner’s early career moved through the fast-paced worlds of retail and food service, where structure, scale, and consistency matter every day. He worked as a Training Specialist at Migros, a role that would have demanded patience, precision, and the ability to translate standards into practice. He then went on to serve as Regional Manager at Burger King Company until 2002, broadening that experience across another well-known brand and adding another layer to his understanding of how a large organization operates. These years formed the practical foundation beneath his later work, building expertise across two familiar names and preparing him for a more personal venture. Then, in 2003, he turned that experience toward Büyülübağ / Buyukbag Bagcilik ve Sarapcilik, stepping into the role of founder and beginning the work that would anchor the rest of his career.
Today
Since 2003, Alp Törüner has remained the founder of Büyülübağ / Buyukbag Bagcilik ve Sarapcilik on Avşa Island. It is the role that continues to define him, and the one most closely associated with his professional identity. The winery stands as the clearest expression of his career: not a detour, but the destination he chose and continued to shape. Year after year, his founding role has remained central, giving his biography a sense of continuity and focus that is rare in any field. For Törüner, the title of founder is not merely historical; it is the living center of his work.
Signature
Törüner’s signature wines reflect the range and character most closely associated with Büyülübağ / Buyukbag Bagcilik ve Sarapcilik. Among them are Cabernet Sauvignon, Büyülübağ Meltemi, and Büyülübağ “Meltemi” Öküzgözü & Boğazkere 2024. Each name carries its own presence within the winery’s story, together forming a concise portrait of the label’s style and direction. These wines are among the most recognizable markers of the enterprise he founded, and they sit at the heart of how his name is presented through the winery’s work.
Recognition
The central recognition in Alp Törüner’s biography is the founding of Büyülübağ / Buyukbag Bagcilik ve Sarapcilik in 2003. That milestone remains the defining fact of his public profile, the point around which the rest of his career is arranged. Rather than a long list of accolades, his recognition rests on the clarity of one enduring achievement: creating a winery on Avşa Island and sustaining the role of founder ever since.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alp
What is Alp Törüner's current role?
As of 2026, Alp Törüner is Founder.
Where did Alp Törüner work before?
Alp Törüner's earlier career included Migros and Burger King Company.
Where did Alp Törüner train?
Alp Törüner trained at Istanbul University.
