COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Chamlija
REGION
Thrace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chamlija's 'Sui Generis' 2020 is a red wine from the Thrace region of Turkey, specifically the Strandja Massif. The name 'Sui Generis' and its Turkish translation 'Nev'i Şahsına Münhasır' highlight the wine's unique identity. The winery, founded by Mustafa Çamlıca, has a deep connection to the land, with vineyards benefiting from varied soil types and altitudes. The wine's distinctive character is a result of its Thracian terroir and Chamlija's low-intervention winemaking approach.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Sui Generis' is Latin for 'of its own kind.'
Fact 02
The Turkish name 'Nev'i Şahsına Münhasır' also means 'Unique to its own character.'
Fact 03
Labels are designed by Irem Çamlıca, daughter of the winery's founder.
Fact 04
Vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from 110m to 420m.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Chamlija's 'Sui Generis' is produced from grapes grown in the Strandja Massif region of Thrace. The vineyards are characterized by diverse soils and altitudes, with vines planted at high densities. Viticulture emphasizes sustainable, low-intervention practices, including dry-farming and hand-tending. Fermentation occurs at lower temperatures to manage extraction. While specific aging details for the 2020 vintage are not provided, the winery typically utilizes oak for aging its premium red wines, contributing to structure and complexity.
