Narince (grape)

Summary

Narince is a white wine grape grown in Turkey. It is originated from and grows at Tokat Province in Cappadocia.[1][2] Ripening period is the same as Merlot. Harvest is around mid-September. When fully ripe, it has striking amber color. Its parents are Kalecik Karasi and Dimrit, both of which Anatolian cultivars.

Narince makes usually dry, yellow-green color wines with floral notes, sophisticated fruit flavour of yellow fruits of lime, orange, white pineapple, plum, green apple and citrus aromas on the nose. Wines from Narince are medium to full-bodied, balanced with good acidity. In cool places, the wines from Narince will have high acidity. It is usually treated with oak.

References edit

  1. ^ Leonard, Albert (2020-04-30). Mediterranean Wines of Place: A Celebration of Heritage Grapes. Lockwood Press. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-948488-44-0.
  2. ^ Bayram, Mustafa; Kayalar, Miyase (2018). "White wines from Narince grapes: impact of two different grape provenances on phenolic and volatile composition". OENO ONE: Journal International des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin = International Journal of Vine and Wine Sciences. 52 (2): 81–92. ISSN 1151-0285.