Vinkara Kalecik Karası

Turkish red from a grape called Kalecik Karası, or 'the black of Kalecik'. Kalecik is a town close to Ankara, in the heart of Anatolia. Now in this warm, harsh climate you might expect heavy red wines with pounding tannins. Nothing could be further from the truth! The Kalecik Karası is cut from a completely different cloth.

This Turk is light red, soft and spicy. Also called the 'Pinot Noir of Turkey'. Smells of plums, licorice and cinnamon. Smooth and soft juice of ripe cherries. Pinch of tannin. Combine with roast duck breast.

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Turkish red from a grape called Kalecik Karası, or 'the black of Kalecik'. Kalecik is a town close to Ankara, in the heart of Anatolia. Now in this warm, harsh climate you might expect heavy red wines with pounding tannins. Nothing could be further from the truth! The Kalecik Karası is cut from a completely different cloth.