Sultana is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Aegean, Turkey.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for tropical fruit, citrus, fresh and simple.
The regions that matter for it are California and Aegean.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for warm mesoclimates.
It blends readily with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Watch for the synonyms: Thomson’s Seedless, Sultanina, Sultanine and Soultanina.
At the table it suits crispy chicken thighs with slaw, hard, cow’s milk cheeses and garden salad with vinaigrette.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Thomson's Seedless, Sultanina, Sultanine, Soultanina, Kishmish, Lady de Coverly.
Bottles to look for.
- Fratelli Noi, Nashik, India
- Kavaklidere Angora Beyaz, Aegean, Turkey
- Pamukkale Anfora Senfoni Beyaz, Turkey
- Pasaeli 'Morso Sole' Sultaniye, Turkey
Sultana: common questions
01.What does Sultana taste like?+
02.Where is Sultana from?+
03.Where is Sultana grown?+
04.What food pairs with Sultana?+
05.What else is Sultana called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.