Evlek Kara
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 23693, Karalik identity line, Turkish Evlek Kara
Evlek Kara is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory dark fruit, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Okuzgozu and Bogazkere.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on savory dark fruit over overtly jammy sweetness.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Evlek Kara profile
- Karalik-identity marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Anatolia references · Turkish collections · regional field holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Turkish red with documented genetic identity overlap to Karalik · Medium-bodied red with savory dark-fruit profile and balanced acidity
Common questions
Is Evlek Kara a red or white grape variety?
Evlek Kara is a red wine grape variety.
What does Evlek Kara smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Evlek Kara include savory dark fruit, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Evlek Kara?
Documented tells for Evlek Kara: Anchor on savory dark fruit over overtly jammy sweetness. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Evlek Kara most often confused with in blind tasting?
Evlek Kara is most commonly confused with Okuzgozu, Bogazkere and Kalecik Karasi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Evlek Kara grown?
Classic regions for Evlek Kara include Anatolia references, Turkish collections and regional field holdings.