Indigenous variety · White grape · Aegean
Sıdalan
About this grape
Sıdalan is a near-extinct indigenous white grape grown around the Kaz Dağları (Ida Mountains) of northwestern Anatolia.
It was historically used for brandy production at the Çanakkale Brandy Factory; when that distillery closed, demand collapsed and the variety nearly disappeared. In recent years it has been revived for still and sparkling wine, notably through the work of the Paşaeli winery.
- Profile
- Light-bodied, high acidity; citrus, pear, minerality, saline finish
- Best experienced in
- Kaz Dağları (Ida Mountains), northwest Anatolia
- Pairs with
- Grilled prawns, fish, beetroot salads
Growing conditions
Its lively, high acidity suits both still whites and sparkling wine. It gives light- to medium-bodied, fresh, mineral-driven wines with citrus, pear, and tropical-fruit notes, a "wet stone" minerality, and a noticeably saline finish.
Where it's grown
Producers growing this grape
Aegean · Tire, İzmir
Paşaeli
A family-owned producer founded in 2000 by Seyit Karagözoğlu, based in the İbni Melek industrial zone in Tire (İzmir). The name comes from the ancient city of Paşaelis; fruit is sourced from estate and contracted vineyards across several Turkish regions.
Grape varieties: Karasakız, Sıdalan, Çakal, Yapıncak
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sıdalan come from?
It is a native white grape of the Kaz Dağları (Ida Mountains) in northwestern Anatolia.
- Why was Sıdalan almost lost?
It was historically grown for brandy production at the Çanakkale Brandy Factory; when that distillery closed, demand fell and plantings nearly vanished before recent revival efforts.
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