Ekim Kara
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 23057, Eksi Kara, Anatolian Ekim Kara
Ekim Kara is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Okuzgozu and Bogazkere.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for robust dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than light table reds.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Ekim Kara profile
- Ancient Anatolian marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Konya · Middle Anatolia · Taurus foothills
- Classic styles: Ancient Turkish VIVC-listed dual-use red with broad local adaptation and clonal research references · Medium-bodied red with dark fruit, moderate acidity, and firm tannin
Common questions
Is Ekim Kara a red or white grape variety?
Ekim Kara is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ekim Kara smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ekim Kara include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ekim Kara?
Documented tells for Ekim Kara: Look for robust dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than light table reds. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Ekim Kara most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ekim Kara is most commonly confused with Okuzgozu, Bogazkere and Kalecik Karasi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ekim Kara grown?
Classic regions for Ekim Kara include Konya, Middle Anatolia and Taurus foothills.