
Savaştepe Kalemköy Üzümü is a table grape variety derived from Vitis vinifera L. cultivar Alphonse Lavallee, closely associated with the Savaştepe district of Balıkesir. Named after Kalemköy, where it was first cultivated, this product gradually spread throughout the district and was officially registered as a geographical indication on 18 February 2026.Physical and Morphological CharacteristicsSavaştepe Kalemköy Üzümü exhibits distinctive characteristics in both vine structure and fruit feature
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Tokat Grape Tarhana is a regional variety of tarhana produced using traditional methods in Tokat Province and its surroundings, with grape as its primary ingredient and consumed as a winter food. This product is prepared by processing components such as wheat flour, grape, and yogurt through specific stages, and its production process is shaped by the region’s climatic conditions and local practices. Tokat Grape Tarhana holds an important place among the key elements of the regional culinary cul
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İznik Müşküle grape is a table grape variety native to the İznik district of Bursa Province in Türkiye. It features large, slightly elliptical berries with thick skins. Its color ranges from pale yellow-green, with sun-exposed surfaces developing a reddish hue close to harvest time. This grape variety holds a geographical indication registration and is produced exclusively within its designated geographical boundaries. The region’s proximity to the sea, elevation of approximately 1,000 meters, c
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Erkilet kedi bacağı ("Erkilet cat's leg") is a local product produced in the Erkilet Neighborhood of the Kocasinan district in Kayseri province, obtained by processing walnuts and white grapes. It was registered as a geographical indication on October 8, 2020. It is popularly named this because its shape resembles a cat's leg. The product is classified in the group of 'cevizli pekmez sucuğu' (walnut sausage with grape molasses), chocolate, confectionery, and derivatives, and it bears a "designat
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Arapgir Köhnü Üzümü is a medium-sized, black, round-grained grape variety cultivated within the boundaries of Arapgir district in Malatya Province, Türkiye. It has medium-thick skin, and its berries typically contain 2–3 conical seeds. This grape forms dense, small clusters and is valued both as a table grape and for winemaking. The continental climate of the region, characterized by high elevation and limited rainfall, significantly influences the development of its aroma, firmness, and compact
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Malatya Banazı Karası Üzümü is a seeded, black-skinned grape variety native to Malatya Province in Türkiye, belonging to the species Vitis vinifera L. Due to its high tannin content in the skin, it has a bitter taste and is rarely consumed fresh; instead, it is typically dried naturally and marketed in this form. Its distinctive feature is that it is dried whole with the bunch intact. Ripening is completed in September, and the water-soluble dry matter content in dried berries ranges between 26%
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Kilis Horoz Karası grape is a variety of Vitis vinifera L. characterized by large, elongated elliptical berries with blue-black skin. Grown exclusively in the unique soil, climate, and atmospheric conditions of Kilis province, this grape distinguishes itself from similar varieties elsewhere through its high sugar content (17–25%), phenolic compounds (480–550 mg GAE/100 g), and antioxidant activity (95–97%). Although commonly used for drying, it is also widely consumed as a table grape. The dryin
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Rize Kokulu Üzümü is a table grape variety belonging to the species Vitis labrusca L. and native to the province of Rize. It was officially registered as a geographical indication with the Republic of Türkiye on 14 April 2025; the application was submitted on 16 August 2022 under application number C2022/000258. The owner of the geographical indication is the Rize Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.Physical and Chemical PropertiesRize Kokulu Üzümü is a round-grained, thick-skinne
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Denizli çalkarası grape, also known as Denizli çalkarası, is a medium-sized, oval-shaped grape variety native to the Çal district of Denizli Province, characterized by a purplish-black color. This grape is notable for its fleshy and juicy structure; its clusters are dense, winged, and large, with a medium-thick skin.Distinctive CharacteristicsDenizli çalkarası grape is a unique variety within grape types, recognized by its distinctive purplish-black color. The berries are oval-shaped, fleshy, an
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Have you ever wondered how grapes change color by looking at each other? Or do people also change color—become hardened or influenced—by looking at one another? If your answer is yes, keep reading!The proverb “Üzüm üzüme baka baka kararır” describes how people who spend time together, laugh together, play together, and become friends gradually begin to resemble each other in character.It expresses how, in daily life, people’s behaviors, speech, and shared habits can make them more alike over tim
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