Karalahna
Turkey's Dark Blender
Karalahna is grown in Çanakkale, Thrace and Northwest Turkey.
- Tastes of
- dark fruit, spice, herbs and structure
- Goes with
- grilled meats, turkish stews and aged cheeses
The story
Karalahna is a dark-skinned Turkish variety used primarily for blending.
Insider story
Karalahna's name means 'black-something' (etymology unclear).
The grape is rarely bottled alone.
Technical deep dive
Deeply colored wines with firm tannins.
Flavor profile: dark fruit, herbs, structure.
Industry secrets
Karalahna adds color to blends.
100% versions are experimental.
For collectors
Investment grade D
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Various Turkish producers
- Value picks
- Turkish wines featuring Karalahna ($10-20)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Enjoy in blends.