Karasakız
Karasakız is a Turkish red wine grape variety grown in the Thrace region. It is known as Kuntra in Bozcaada. It has been used in cognac production for a long time.[1] Recently, it is used as a wine grape variety by making both varietal and blending with other grape varieties. In Bozcaada, it is often blended with Karalahna grape variety.[2]
| Karasakız | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Red |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Kuntra |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Notable regions | Thrace Bozcaada |
| Sex of flowers | Hermaphrodite |
| VIVC number | 10486 |
Viticulture
Karasakız is an early ripening grape variety that ripens in the first week of September. Berries are thin-skinned large and round.[3]
Winemaking
Karasakız wines are often bottled as varietal; It has medium-low acidity, medium body, low tannins and high alcohol. Generally wines made from Karasakız are not suitable for aging.[4] However, some specialized producer in Thrace have recently made examples that can be aged.[1] Especially in Bozcaada and Thrace, remarkable wines come from old Kuntra vineyards, which are about 70 years old.[5]
References
- "Bir üzüm daha sınıf atladı". Milliyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- "2012 Corvus Vineyards Rarum (Kuntra-Karalahna Blend), Turkey, Bozcaada - CellarTracker". www.cellartracker.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- "Karasakız – Kuntra". 11 January 2021.
- AKYOL, Cahit. "İşte Türkiye'nin şaraplık üzüm haritası". www.hurriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- Ictenbakis. "Çamlıbağ Kuntra Özel Rezerv 2008 ve Karalahna - Bozcaada'dan Hangi Şaraplar Alınır ?-Hayat Yoldayken Güzel!". Retrieved 2021-01-11.
