Hasandede
White wine grape variety
Also known as Hasan Dede, Hasandede Beyazı, Ahmet Bey, Ahmetbey, Khassandede, Hasandede Gelber, Aseri
Hasandede is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, pear, quince. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Narince and Emir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for green apple, pear, and quince orchard fruit on a dry Kalecik / Kırıkkale frame, not Emir's lemon-mineral volcanic line or Narince's orange-blossom richness.
- Confirm a pale dry white with medium-plus acidity, low tannin, medium body, and medium alcohol — bottles sit around 12.5–13.5%, not a high-alcohol table-grape stereotype.
Confidence signals
- Central Anatolian origin (Kalecik / Kırıkkale) when orchard fruit stays dry and the finish is stainless, not oak, and without overt Muscat perfume.
- Medium-plus acidity fresher than Sultaniye, without Emir's razor mineral line or Narince's fuller blossom.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Turkey / Central Anatolia / Ankara / Kalecik (Turkey) · Turkey / Central Anatolia / Kırıkkale / Hasandede (Turkey) · Turkey / Central Anatolia / Ankara / Polatlı (Turkey) · Turkey / Central Anatolia / Aksaray / Güzelyurt (Turkey)
- Classic styles: Dry stainless Central Anatolian white with orchard fruit (green apple, pear, quince), citrus, and white flower · Skin-contact / amphora Hasandede with more phenolic grip and dried-fruit depth
Common questions
Is Hasandede a red or white grape variety?
Hasandede is a white wine grape variety.
What does Hasandede smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Hasandede include green apple, pear and quince. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Hasandede?
Documented tells for Hasandede: Look for green apple, pear, and quince orchard fruit on a dry Kalecik / Kırıkkale frame, not Emir's… and Confirm a pale dry white with medium-plus acidity, low tannin, medium body, and medium alcohol — bo…
What is Hasandede most often confused with in blind tasting?
Hasandede is most commonly confused with Narince, Emir and Vasilaki. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Hasandede grown?
Classic regions for Hasandede include Turkey / Central Anatolia / Ankara / Kalecik (Turkey), Turkey / Central Anatolia / Kırıkkale / Hasandede (Turkey), Turkey / Central Anatolia / Ankara / Polatlı (Turkey) and Turkey / Central Anatolia / Aksaray / Güzelyurt (Turkey).