Kavaklidere Altin Kopuk Brut

Profile & Story

Kavaklıdere is Turkey's first private-sector winery, founded in Ankara in 1929 and still family-owned four generations later, with vineyards across seven wine-producing areas of Anatolia. Altın Köpük ("Golden Foam") was Turkey's first natural sparkling wine, made by the traditional cuve close (tank) method from Emir, an indigenous white grape grown in the volcanic soils of Cappadocia; after fermentation the wine is cooled and aged on its lees before release.

Pairing Recommendation

Works well as an aperitif, and alongside shellfish, sushi, seafood risotto, or cream-based desserts.