Wines made from Narince grapes of Turkey

Discover the best wines made with Narince as a single variety or as a blend of Turkey.

More informations about the variety Narince

This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes. It is believed to be the result of a natural intraspecific cross between Dimrit Kara and Kalecik Karasi. Almost unknown in France, it is no more so in other wine-producing countries.

More informations about the wines of Turkey

Turkey, located on the Anatolian peninsula between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, produces more grapes than any other country in the world. However, only a very small proportion of these grapes are made into wine; as a predominantly Muslim nation, Turkey's per capita Alcohol consumption is very low. The lack of wine production in Turkey is highly ironic, as wine historians believe that viticulture and winemaking originated in this Part of the world. Archaeological projects in Turkey and neighboring countries in the Levant have uncovered evidence suggesting that primitive VineBreeding was part of life here more than 6,000 years ago, which explains the abundance of wine grapes (vinifera).

What are the typical flavors of the Narince grape variety?