Yapincak variety is native to Tekirdag on the European part of Turkey. Grown in a single vineyard, it is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 180C, and only 10% is barrel fermented in French oak. The wine kept with its lees ‘sur lie’ to give complexity.
 
The nose is aromatic with rich notes of lemon, quince and linden. Lovely citrus on the palate too- bright and crisp, and full in the mouth with a pleasant acidity and minerality.
 
Technical Details at Bottling: 
Alcohol: 12.5% - RS: 0.5g/l - TA: 5.1g/l - pH: 3.44
 
Source of Grapes :  Our Yapıncak comes from a single 30-year-old vineyard. Cool and rainy winters and warm summers are characteristic of the climate, with an average temperature of 28°C and 24°C in the months of August and September respectively. The soil is a mix of gravel and sand with a good drainage. The vines are head-trained and conventional farming procedures are applied.
 
Date Harvested : Grapes were harvested on the 1st October 2020.
 
Winemaking : The grapes were pressed as whole clusters. It is fermented partially in stainless steel  tank and partially in 300-liter French oak barrels at 18°C, then aged on lees for 5 months. Both parts were kept on their fine lees for 3 months, and stirred once a week to add complexity to the wine.
 
Tasting Notes : Pale gold color; the nose is aromatic with rich notes of citrus, ripe pear, with a mineral-chalky and herbal character. Bright, crisp, and elegant in the mouth with a pleasant acidity. Long, textured and fresh finish to a remarkable rarity.