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Narince

Narince wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Turkey
Top region
Côtes d'Avanos
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
3
Synonyms

Narince is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Tokat, Turkey.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for pear, grapefruit, orange and spice.

In the cellar it meets lees ageing.

The regions that matter for it are Côtes d’Avanos.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for continental.

It blends readily with Chardonnay.

Watch for the synonyms: Guezel Oglan, Kazova and Narindje.

At the table it suits stuffed vine leaves (dolma), andalusian fried fish and sake-marinated salmon.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
peargrapefruitorange
Aromas
spice
Cellar
Lees ageing
Styles
dry white

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 stuffed vine leaves (dolma)
02 Andalusian fried fish
03 sake-marinated salmon

Also labelled.

Guezel Oglan, Kazova, Narindje.

Bottles to look for.

  • Arcadia Vineyards 'Odrysia' Narince, Turkey
  • Chamlija Narince, Kirklareli, Turkey
  • Diren Collection Narince, Turkey
  • Doluca Kav Narince, Mid-Northern Anatolia, Turkey
  • Kavaklidere Ancyra Narince, Mid-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
  • Kavaklidere Cotes d'Avanos 'Chateau Serie' Narince, Anatolia, Turkey
  • Kavaklidere Tatli Sert Narince, Turkey
  • Kayra Narince, Mid-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Narince: common questions

01.
What does Narince taste like?
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Narince tastes of pear, grapefruit, orange and spice. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Narince from?
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Narince originates in Tokat, Turkey.
03.
Where is Narince grown?
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The key regions for Narince are Côtes d'Avanos.
04.
What food pairs with Narince?
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Pour it with stuffed vine leaves (dolma), andalusian fried fish and sake-marinated salmon.
05.
What else is Narince called?
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Narince is also labelled Guezel Oglan, Kazova and Narindje.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.

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