The flavor of tar in wine of Marmara

Discover the of Marmara wines revealing the of tar flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Marmara of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Porta Caeli or the Domaine Porta Caeli produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Marmara are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Marmara often reveals types of flavors of oak, microbio or floral and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, dried fruit or tree fruit.

We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Marmara, producing 78 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Marmara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).

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