📍 Kırklareli
Northern Thrace near the Strandzha, with new wineries.
Kırklareli is one of four Thrace sub-zones, together with Tekirdağ, Şarköy and Gelibolu. It lies in northern Thrace near the Strandzha mountains, an area of new wineries. Why does it read so international on labels? Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are widely planted beside the native red Papazkarası.
The roots go deep: wine in Thrace goes back over 3,000 years, and Homer's Iliad mentions the area's wine. By one estimate Thrace produces 30–40 percent of Turkish wine, though that figure has not been verified officially.
How it connects to Wine
📍 Kırklareli ← grows in ← 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Thrace
- Grapes
- 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon, 🍇 Merlot
Frequently asked questions
Which native red grows in Kırklareli?
Papazkarası, beside widely planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
How old is wine in Thrace?
Over 3,000 years.
Does Thrace make most Turkish wine?
By one unofficial estimate it makes 30–40 percent.
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