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.

Fine Turkish Wine offers a month-by-month tasting plan to challenge your wine palate. New to Turkish grapes? To wine generally? Take part in Fine Turkish Wine’s 12-month wine challenge and expand your wine horizons!

Fine Turkish Wine wins big again at Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition!

So what Turkish wine does the author of the premiere and award-winning book on Turkish wine drink?

This month we are happy to introduce Americans to three local Turkish grape varieties: get ready for Osmanca, Çal Karası, and Karasakız!