Kavaklıdere is the oldest and best known
winery
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in Turkey. Founded by the And family, it is located in
Ankara
Ankara ( , ; ), historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the capital of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.1 million in its urban center and over 5.7 million in Ankara Province, maki ...
and is named after a
neighborhood
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in the city.
Kalecik Karası, Boğazkere, and Öküzgözü are local grapes typically found in Turkish wines. These are often blended with
Shiraz
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and other grapes. Boğazkere and Öküzgözü can balance sweeter wines with their spicyness.
See also
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Turkish wine
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Kavaklıdere Anatolian WinesKavaklıdere Şarapları
Buildings and structures in Ankara
Tourist attractions in Ankara
Wineries of Turkey
Companies based in Ankara
Food and drink companies established in 1929
Turkish brands
Turkish companies established in 1929
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