Turkish wines can feel intimidating if you’re unfamiliar with grapes like Narince, Boğazkere, or Papazkarası. This guide breaks down the basics of food and wine pairing, from weight and intensity to unexpected combinations, while offering practical pairing ideas for both Turkish and non-Turkish dishes.

Meet Barburi, one of Turkey’s rare grapes, native to Hatay and cultivated by Antioche Bağları—now available at Fine Turkish Wine.

This month’s Turkish wine trio honors the resilience of the people in Hatay with three wines from Antioche Vineyards.

a delicious trio of Turkish wines made with grapes you already know and love to ease your introduction into Turkish wine