Tokat

Tokat has a transitional climate between the Black Sea and Central Anatolia. The vineyards of the Yeşilırmak valley combine moisture from the Black Sea with the hot summers of the continental interior, a balance that lets white grapes ripen aromatic and well-balanced.

Narince

Tokat's native white grape Narince takes its name from its delicacy. It makes medium-bodied wines with citrus, white-flower and light honey notes, and some producers age it in oak for a fuller style. Its thin, soft leaves are the famous Tokat vine leaves used for sarma, and the vine-leaf rolls on our menu are made with them.

The valley vineyards

Vineyards around Erbaa and Niksar range from alluvial riverbank soils to calcareous hillsides. The harvest takes place in late September.

Tokat at the table

Tokat kebab, bat (a bulgur salad) and vine-leaf rolls are the region's best-known dishes.