Kalecik Karasi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Kalecik Karasi Ankara
Kalecik Karasi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of cherry, raspberry, rose petal. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cherry/rose aromatics and lively palate freshness.
- Check tannin as gentle and structure as elegant.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-rose aromatic profile
- High acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Ankara · Kalecik · Central Anatolia
- Classic styles: Elegant Turkish red with fresh acidity and low tannin · Medium-bodied aromatic red often compared stylistically to lighter Pinot (#9279)/Gamay (#4377)
Common questions
Is Kalecik Karasi a red or white grape variety?
Kalecik Karasi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Kalecik Karasi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kalecik Karasi include cherry, raspberry and rose petal. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kalecik Karasi?
Documented tells for Kalecik Karasi: Look for cherry/rose aromatics and lively palate freshness. and Check tannin as gentle and structure as elegant..
What is Kalecik Karasi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kalecik Karasi is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kalecik Karasi grown?
Classic regions for Kalecik Karasi include Ankara, Kalecik and Central Anatolia.