Kalecik Karası – Ankara

Kalecik Karası is the native red grape grown on the sandy, gravelly soils of the Kızılırmak valley in Ankara's Kalecik district. Nearly lost by the late twentieth century, it was revived and is now one of Türkiye's best-loved reds.

Tasting notes

Cherry, strawberry, raspberry and light spice; pale colour, light to medium body, soft tannins and an elegant finish.

Serving

Although red, Kalecik Karası shows best slightly cool, ideally at 14 – 16 °C, which makes it a red you can easily enjoy on the terrace in summer.

Pairing

Goes well with Kalecik mantı, Cappadocian clay-pot mushrooms and Kars gruyère.

The Kalecik Karası on our list comes from old vineyards on the banks of the Kızılırmak and is made without oak, a style that shows the grape's red-fruit character at its purest.

Note: this wine is served only on the premises to guests aged 18 and over; our website shows no prices, promotions or sales.