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.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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?+
02.Where is Narince from?+
03.Where is Narince grown?+
04.What food pairs with Narince?+
05.What else is Narince called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.