Turkey Flashcards
1
Q
rakı, or raki
A
sweetened, anise-flavored grape similar to arak
2
Q
Turkey has archaeological evidence of grape seeds dating back to what century?
A
9,000 BCE
3
Q
Öküzgözü translates to what?
A
“bull’s eye” due to its large berries
- red: softly tannic, fruity, elevated acidity
4
Q
Öküzgözü, Kalecik Karası, and Boğazkere are grapes native to what country?
A
Turkey
- Kalecik Karası - younger drinking
- Boğazkere - greatest aging potential, due to acidity
5
Q
Boğazkere translates to what?
A
“throat puckerer” for its acidity
6
Q
Are Çalkarası, Papazkarası, and Karasakız examples of red or white varietals?
A
Turkey - Other native reds
7
Q
Turkey
two native white varieties
A
- Narince: mid-weight, Chardonnay-like, affinity for oak
- Emir: crisper
- Yapıncak
- Sıdalan
8
Q
Which is furthest west, Marmara or Anatolia?
A
Marmara, NW
9
Q
Marmara borders what two countries?
A
Bulgaria and Greece
10
Q
What area of Turkey harvests half of the country’s production?
A
Aegean area, W
