Ankara Cuisine

Kalecik Karası Grape

Internationally celebrated indigenous Kalecik Karası red grape, cultivated in the sheltered microclimate of the Kızılırmak River valley.

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Kalecik Karası Grape

Internationally celebrated indigenous Kalecik Karası red grape, cultivated in the sheltered microclimate of the Kızılırmak River valley.

Grown along the terraced slopes of the Kızılırmak River, Kalecik Karası is one of Anatolia’s most distinguished ancient grape varieties.

Known for thin skins, intense red fruit aromas, and balanced tannins, it produces acclaimed wines, molasses, and grape must.

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