Indigenous variety · White grape · Thrace
Yapıncak
About this grape
Yapıncak is an indigenous white grape grown almost exclusively in Thrace — on the European side of Türkiye, in the coastal villages facing the Sea of Marmara. Old vineyards around Şarköy, where Turkish Greek winemakers historically cultivated grapes, still grow it.
It is among the indigenous white varieties being revived by producers such as Paşaeli and Suvla.
- Profile
- Aromatic; mineral, citrus and floral; still or sparkling
- Best experienced in
- Şarköy & the Marmara coast, Thrace
- Pairs with
- Light seafood, salads, chicken
Growing conditions
It is difficult to grow and gives low yields even in good years; its berries are tiny with very thin skins. It is versatile in the cellar — capable of fresh, lively styles, round oak-aged reserve styles, and traditional-method sparkling wine. Wines are aromatic with mineral, citrus, and floral character.
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 is Yapıncak grown?
Almost exclusively in Thrace, in coastal villages near the Sea of Marmara, particularly around Şarköy.
- Why is Yapıncak rare?
It is hard to cultivate and gives low yields, so only a handful of producers keep it in production.
- What wine styles is Yapıncak used for?
Fresh dry whites, oak-aged reserve whites, and traditional-method sparkling wine.
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