Ada Karasi grapes
The name Ada Karasi means the “island black” in Turkish. It is an origin of Turkey red grape variety, famous for making soft and red wines.
Ada Karasi is commonly mistaken for some grape varieties like Calkarasi, Horozkarasi, Kalecik Karasi and Papazkarasi.
Even if these varieties have fairly different cultivation areas, these grapevines are usually considered the same.
Based from DNA profiling, there is no evidence that Ada Karasi has similarities with Calkarasi, Horozkarasi, Kalecik Karasi and Papazkarasi.
Characteristics of Ada Karasi
Ada Karasi vines produce large berries with thick skins. It is a late ripening variety which needs doses of sunshine.
Ada Karasi is recognized as a productive varietal, but prone to diseases such as powdery mildew.
In order to create aromatic wines, Ada Karasi must be cultivated accurately and carefully in sandy – loam soils.
Michael Bredahl
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