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Synonyms
Kalecik Karasi is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Ankara Province, Turkey.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, cherry, raspberry, floral, spicy and earthy.
In the cellar it meets new oak.
The regions that matter for it are Ankara.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for moderate.
Watch for the synonyms: Kara Kalecik.
At the table it suits spiced eggplant purée topped with lamb, harissa-marinated pork ribs and fried mushrooms with garlic.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Ankara
Food pairings.
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spiced eggplant purée topped with lamb
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harissa-marinated pork ribs
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fried mushrooms with garlic
Also labelled.
Kara Kalecik.
Bottles to look for.
- Diren Collection Kalecik Karasi, Turkey
- Doluca DLC Kalecik Karasi, Mid-Northern Anatolia, Turkey
- Gelveri Manufactur Kalecik Karasi, Cappadocia, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Ancyra Blush Rose, Central Anatolia, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Ancyra Kalecik Karasi, Mid-Northern Anatolia, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Prestige Kalecik Karasi, Mid-Northern Anatolia, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Vin-Art Kalecik Karasi - Syrah, Turkey
- Kayra Beyaz Kalecik Karasi Blanc de Noir Rose, Denizli, Turkey
Kalecik Karasi: common questions
01.What does Kalecik Karasi taste like?+
Kalecik Karasi tastes of red fruits, cherry, raspberry, floral, spicy and earthy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Kalecik Karasi from?+
Kalecik Karasi originates in Ankara Province, Turkey.
03.Where is Kalecik Karasi grown?+
The key regions for Kalecik Karasi are Ankara.
04.What food pairs with Kalecik Karasi?+
Pour it with spiced eggplant purée topped with lamb, harissa-marinated pork ribs and fried mushrooms with garlic.
05.What else is Kalecik Karasi called?+
Kalecik Karasi is also labelled Kara Kalecik.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.