| Çal Karası | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Turkey |
Çal Karası is a variety of red wine grape from the Çal district of the Denizli Province of western Turkey. It also gives its name to a wine produced from the grape, which is sweet with berry fruit flavours.
History[edit]
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[edit]
Çal Karası is only found in the mountains around Gömce village. The wines are around 12 - 13% alcohol, with 5-7 grams/litre acidity.[1] It is a good match with any kind of aperitif together with fruits, pastries, cheese (Roquefort).[2]
Vine and viticulture[edit]
The fact that it comes from Turkey suggests that it is adapted to harsh climates.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ www.hayyam.com Archived 2008-12-05 at the Wayback Machine (Turkish)
- ^ "Senfoni Wines". Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2007-04-14.
