Çal Karası is a variety of red

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grape from the

Çal Çal is a town and a district of Denizli Province in the inner Aegean region of Turkey. Çal district area occupies a central position in the northern part of its province and neighbors the central district of Denizli to the south-west and the di ...

district of the

Denizli Province Denizli Province ( tr, ) is a province of Turkey in Western Anatolia, on high ground above the Aegean coast. Neighbouring provinces are Uşak to the north, Burdur, Isparta, Afyon to the east, Aydın, Manisa to the west and Muğla to the south. ...

of western

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. It also gives its name to a

produced from the grape, which is sweet with berry fruit flavours.

History

A local selection in an area that has been growing vines for thousands of years, the origins are probably in ancient times.

Distribution and wines

Turkey

Çal Karası is only found in the mountains around Gömce village. The wines are around 12 - 13% alcohol, with 5-7 grams/litre acidity. It is a good match with any kind of aperitif together with fruits, pastries, cheese (Roquefort).Senfoni Wines
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Vine and viticulture

The fact that it comes from Turkey suggests that it is adapted to harsh climates.

References

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History

Distribution and wines

Turkey

Vine and viticulture

See also

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