Urla Karası
Urla's Local Red
Urla Karası is grown in Urla, İzmir and Aegean Turkey.
- Tastes of
- red fruit, herbs, mediterranean notes and fresh
- Goes with
- aegean seafood, grilled vegetables and light mezze
Where it grows
Urla, İzmir and Aegean Turkey
The story
Urla Karası is indigenous to the Urla peninsula near Izmir—a rare grape being revived.
Insider story
Urla Winery leads the revival of this near-extinct variety.
The grape shows real potential.
Technical deep dive
Medium-bodied reds with distinctive character.
Flavor profile: red cherry, herbs, spice, Mediterranean character.
Industry secrets
Urla Karası may be Turkey's next discovery.
Production is tiny.
For collectors
Investment grade D
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Urla Winery
- Value picks
- Urla Karası ($20-35)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy for Aegean exploration.