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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cal Karasi is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Aegean, Turkey.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for strawberry, raspberry, peach and rose.
The regions that matter for it are Denizli.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, hardy vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
Watch for the synonyms: Çalkarasi.
At the table it suits amuse-bouches, white meat dishes, fish, paprika fish stew and chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Denizli
Food pairings.
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amuse-bouches
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white meat dishes
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fish
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paprika fish stew
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chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese
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raspberry roll cake
Also labelled.
Çalkarasi.
Bottles to look for.
- Kavaklidere Lal Rose, Denizli, Turkey
- Kuzubag Cal Karasi Blanc de Noir, Aegean, Turkey
- Kuzubag Cal Karasi, Aegean, Turkey
- Pasaeli 'Blush' Calkarasi Rose, Turkey
- Pasaeli 'Merman' Cal - Denizli Calkarasi, Turkey
- Pasaeli Blanc de Noirs Calkarasi, Aegean, Turkey
- Pasaeli Calkarasi Rose, Denizli, Turkey
Cal Karasi: common questions
01.What does Cal Karasi taste like?+
Cal Karasi tastes of strawberry, raspberry, peach and rose. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cal Karasi from?+
Cal Karasi originates in Aegean, Turkey.
03.Where is Cal Karasi grown?+
The key regions for Cal Karasi are Denizli.
04.What food pairs with Cal Karasi?+
Pour it with amuse-bouches, white meat dishes, fish, paprika fish stew and chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese, plus one more.
05.What else is Cal Karasi called?+
Cal Karasi is also labelled Çalkarasi.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.