Explore native grapes of Turkey and what makes the country so
exciting; journey through the fertile grounds of the Thrace and
Aegean regions right through to the grapes that grow in the
stunning vineyards of Cappadocia and the harsher climates of
south-eastern Turkey.
Discover the quality and variety of Turkey's indigenous grapes
including (from whites) Emir and Narince, (and from reds) Okuzgozu,
Bogazkere and Kalecik Karasi. And don't miss the selection of
Turkish cuisine and olives at the end...
Tuesday 18th May
Session 1: 2.00pm - 2.45pm ~ Wines of Turkey Stand
D30
Oz Clarke on Turkish Wines
"Some of the most exciting Turkish native grapes are the scented
but muscular Okuzgozu and Bogazkere, which come from the vineyards
right by the Syrian and Iranian borders and yet are made into
sophisticated fascinatingly different wines back in cosmopolitan
Turkey to the west", Oz Clarke.
Session 2: 4.00pm - 4.45pm ~ Wines of Turkey Stand
D30
Susan Hulme MW Introduces top 14 Turkish wines
suited for the British market
"The Okuzgozu grape became my firm favourite, as well as the
intriguingly characterful, tannic Bogazkere", Susan Hulme
Wednesday 19th May
11:00 - 11:45 ~ Wines of Turkey Stand D30
Tim Atkin MW on Turkish wines
Tim noted Kalecik Karasi as his favourite Turkish grape: "a
soft, approachable, easy drinking grape, with international
appeal"
Thursday 20th May
12:00 - 12:45 ~ Wines of Turkey Stand D30
Charles Metcalfe on Turkish wines
Charles Metcalfe chose Narince and Emir in whites and Okuzgozu
in red for "having personality and individuality".
For further information or to book a meeting with Wines of
Turkey please contact: Evin Mete, Redmint Communications:
evin@redmintcomms.co.uk
