About this product
Indigenous Papazkarası (Priest's Black) from Thracian limestone hillsides; medium ruby with sour cherry, pomegranate, dried herbs, and a characteristic earthy mineral quality unique to the Marmara region.
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The indigenous Thracian red with Turkey's most iconic lamb dish is the natural regional pairing across the Marmara culture.
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The wine's sour cherry and herbal character complement the complex flavours of Turkish meat dumplings with fermented dairy.
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Medium-bodied Papazkarası's light tannins and acidity make it unusual but effective with Bosphorus-caught sea bass.
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The wine's pomegranate and dried herb notes bridge the salty intensity of aged Turkish white cheese with sweet fig.
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