Grape Variety
Urla Karası
“Urla's Local Red”
Red grape
Urla Karası is a red wine grape grown in Urla, İzmir, Aegean Turkey — known as “İzmir's Rediscovered Red”.
Urla Karası at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Signature flavors | Red Fruit, Herbs, Mediterranean Notes, Fresh, Light Tannins, Bright |
| Classic pairings | Aegean seafood, Grilled vegetables, Light mezze, Fish |
| Where it grows | Urla, İzmir, 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.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade D- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Urla Winery"]
- Value picks
- Urla Karası ($20-35)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy for Aegean exploration.
Updated March 2026
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