Türkiye wine importer and distributor Sira East took two crowns at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards.
Sira East said on the 29th that it won Best of 2026 and the grand prize in the sparkling wine category, and the grand prize in the Old World red wine category.
The award-winning Vinkara Yasasin White Brut 2021 is a sparkling wine made using the traditional Champagne method. It is characterized by delicate bubbles and rich aromas.
Made in a blanc de noirs style from Kalecik Karası, an indigenous Turkish grape variety, it reflects the region's unique terroir (soil, water, climate, and other site conditions that affect grape production).
Vinkara Grand Reserve Boğazkere 2018 is a red wine made from the indigenous Boğazkere variety, notable for its intense body and deep flavor.
After 36 months of oak barrel aging, its firm tannins transform into a rounder, more fragrant profile, completing a rich yet refined flavor, according to reviews.
The Doluca and Vinkara wines introduced by Sira East are brands with track records at international wine competitions and are also used by local Michelin restaurants.
Sira East distributes 27 types of Turkish wine and the traditional spirit raki in the domestic market and plans to broaden consumer touchpoints by expanding its portfolio.