Wines made from Narince grapes of Ankara

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

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 region of Ankara

The wine region of Ankara of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kavaklıdere or the Domaine Kavaklıdere produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ankara are Kalecik karasi, Okuzgozu and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ankara often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Narince grape variety?

News about the grape variety Narince

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