Kalecik Karası is a Turkish

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produced from this grape. This grape and wine are called by the name of area, the Kalecik district of Ankara Province,

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. Kalecik Karası grows successfully near Kalecik. In its homeland Kalecik, the microclimate created by Kızılırmak river and the soils rich in marine

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s offer optimum conditions to cultivate good quality Kalecik Karası. Kalecik Karası grapes are known for their taste and

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. In good vintages, wines made from Kalecik Karası has won several awards in International wine contests, and has attracted the interest of Turkish consumers. As a result, Kalecik Karası has become much in demand among domestic wines in recent years. The Kalecik Karası grape of

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, which was on the brink of extinction due to long neglect, has taken its place in viticulture, thanks to the long-term efforts of Turkish and French experts and

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Because of high demand, this grape is now also cultivated in other parts of Turkey with similar climatic conditions, such as the high grounds of the

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region. A typical Kalecik Karası wine has light to medium bodied, has the color of a ruby red, is rich, well-balanced, and has a lasting aroma of red fruit. It also has vanilla and cacao aromas when it is aged in oak. It has a light, fresh, and elegant finish. Generally, the wine has an alcohol ratio between 12 and 14%, and an acidity range of 4 to 7 grams/liter. It's best when served at , and is a good match with any kind of red meat, aged cheese, and especially Chateaubriand.

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