📍 Kalecik
An area near Ankara that gave its name to the Kalecik Karası grape.
Kalecik is the area near Ankara, in Central Anatolia, that gave its name to the Kalecik Karası grape, a fruity red. That one grape is the area's calling card, and the Kocabağ winery also grows it in Cappadocia, well away from home.
The climate is continental, with hot, dry summers and cold winters. The vine has family ties too: Narince is a natural cross of Kalecik Karası and Dimrit.
How it connects to Wine
📍 Kalecik ← grows in ← 🍇 Kalecik Karası → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Central Anatolia
- Grapes
- 🍇 Kalecik Karası
Frequently asked questions
What is Kalecik Karası?
A fruity red grape named after the Kalecik area near Ankara.
What is Narince's parentage?
A natural cross of Kalecik Karası and Dimrit.
What are the summers like?
Hot and dry, with cold winters.