Turkey has more than 1200-1500 named grape varities of which 600-800 are genetically different. There are around 30 outstanding wine grape varieties among all these types.

The indigenous and international grape varieties below are those that are widely used for wine making.

Adakaras›, Alicante Bouchet, Bo€azkere, Bornova Misketi, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Çalkaras›, Çavufl, Dimrit, Emir, Gamay, Grenache, Kalecik Karas›, Karalahna, Kuntra, Malbec, Merlot, Narince, Öküzgözü, Papazkaras›, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Sultaniye, Tempranillo, Vasilaki, Viognier.

Summary information about the major grape varieties that are used to make wine:

Grape

Indigenous Grape Varieties

Emir
 The total production of  Emir in Turkey is around 5,500 tons. The major planting is in the Mid-Southern Anatolia region. Please find more detailed information on Emir in the following pages.

Narince
 The total production of Narince in Turkey is around 6,150 tons. The major planting is in the  Mid-Eastern Anatolia region. Please find more detailed information on Narince in the following pages.

Sultaniye
 The total production of Sultaniye in Turkey is around 14,000 tons. The major planting is in the Aegean region. Please find more detailed information on Sultaniye in the following pages.

Bornova Misketi
 The total production of  Bornova Misketi in Turkey is around 910 tons. The major planting is in the Aegean region. Please find more detailed information on Bornova Misketi in the following pages.

Çalkaras›
 The total production of Çalkaras› in Turkey is around 5,000 tons and is planted in the Aegean region. Please find more detailed information on Çalkaras› in the following pages.

Kalecik Karas›
 The total production of Kalecik Karas› in Turkey is around 6,885 tons. The major plantings are in the Aegean, Mid-Northern and Mid-Southern Anatolia regions. Please find more detailed information on Kalecik Karas› in the following pages.

Öküzgözü
 The total production of Öküzgözü in Turkey is around 11,830 tons. The major plantings are in Mid-Eastern Anatolia and the Aegean regions. Please find more detailed information on Öküzgözü in the following pages.

Bo€azkere
 The total production of Bo€azkere in Turkey is around 8,850 tons. The major planting is in South East Anatolia. Please find more detailed information on Bo€azkere in the following pages.

 

International Grape Varieties

Sauvignon Blanc
 The total production of Sauvignon Blanc in Turkey is around 1,165 tons. The plantings are in Aegean, Marmara, Mid-Southern Anatolia and Mediterranean regions.

Chardonnay
 The total production of Chardonnay in Turkey is around 1,135 tons. The plantings are in Aegean, Marmara, Mid-Southern Anatolia and Mediterranean regions.

Merlot
 The total production of Merlot in Turkey is around 2,840 tons. The plantings are in Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean regions.

Cabernet Sauvignon
 The total production of Cabernet Sauvignon in Turkey is around 3,125 tons. The plantings are in Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean regions.

Shiraz (Syrah)
 The total production of Shiraz (Syrah) in Turkey is around 11,932 tons. The plantings are in Aegean, Mid-Northern Anatolia and Marmara regions.