Red wine Vinkara Kalecik Karasi 2021 - Turkish wine house

Vinkara winery has been active in the Turkish wine landscape since 2003 and nowadays produces high-quality wines on 62 hectares, mainly based on indigenous grape varieties from Turkey. The small town of Kalecik, home to the indigenous grape variety Kalecik Karası, is located northeast of the capital Ankara. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 600 meters and are surrounded by mountains and the Kızılırmak River. Due to the river Kızılırmak, the continental climate and at this altitude a milder climate suitable for vines, leading to high acidity and complexity in the wines. The grapes were harvested exclusively by hand. The Pinot Noir of Turkey! Doruk Kalecik Karası was produced on site from the company's vineyards in Kalecik, the homeland of the grape. A smooth dry red wine made from Kalecik Karası indigenous grape in Central Anatolia. A grape so well adapted to the place where it grows that they simply gave it the name of the region. This elegant wine also has beautiful, supple tannins, an above-average mouthfeel and intense with a long finish. Type of wine: dry red wine Year: 2020 Grape variety: Kalecik Karasi Region: Kalecik / Ankara / Central Anatolia Alcohol content: 14% vol. Technical values: residual sugar: 2.2 g/l; Acid: 4.4 g/l; pH value: 3.68 Winemaker: Marco Monchiero Harvest time: September, manual harvest Colour: Bright ruby red with reflections of brick red Nose: Red fruit, strawberry, raspberry Taste style: Plums, chestnuts, spicy notes such as black pepper, medium body, easy to access, long aftertaste Goes well with: Light pasta dishes, stews, lamb and aged cheese Serving temperature: 16-18ºC Ingredients: Contains sulfites