The flavor of charcoal in wine of Aegean
Discover the of Aegean wines revealing the of charcoal flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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The Aegean wine region Lies in the western Part of Turkey, on the end of the Anatolian peninsula, facing the Aegean Sea and the Greek Islands. It accounts for over half of all wine produced in the country.
The Climate is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Coastal vineyards are often at an altitude of around 150 meters, and have the most pronounced maritime influences.
Vineyards on the Anatolian plateau rise to around 900m. There the climate is quite similar to the Rhône Valley.
Overall the coastal areas have an annual average temperature around 4°C warmer than those inland. Though inland, at higher altitudes, temperatures can soar to 40°C in summer, they can drop to -10°C in winter.
Vineyard soils in the lower parts of the region are often clay loams. There is more chalk and limestone in higher sites.
Key Grape varieties of the Aegean wine region of Turkey
(Turkish) Bogazkere, Bornova Misketi, Calkarasi, Cavus, Dimrit, Kalecik Karasi, Karalahna, Kuntra, Narince, Öküzgözü, Sultaniye (Sultana), Vasilaki
(International) Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay , Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, , Viognier.
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