Sultaniye

Sultaniye is a white grape variety of Vitis vinifera, grown primarily in Turkey. It is among the traditional white grapes used for wine production in the Aegean and Marmara regions and remains important in the country’s viticulture. The grape is typically late to mid-ripening, well adapted to warm Mediterranean climates, and yields can vary with site and vintage. It tends to produce wines that are light to medium-bodied with moderate acidity and citrus and floral notes; the style can range from straightforward, fresh whites to blends with other Turkish varieties.

In winemaking in Turkey, Sultaniye is used for dry white wines and, in some cases, for blends intended for early consumption. It is less commonly used for high-alcohol or heavily oaked wines, though some producers experiment with stainless-steel fermentation or neutral oak to emphasize its clean fruit profile.

Beyond wine, Sultaniye vines have also been grown for table consumption and occasionally for dried fruit in some regions, though use for these purposes is less dominant than wine production.

The grape is documented in Turkish viticultural literature and is included in several regional grape lists. International awareness of Sultaniye remains limited outside Turkey, though it is part of the broader family of Turkish white cultivars.