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Think of white sparkling wine, and for most people it's French champagne, Italian prosecco or Spanish cava.

But a new wine's come out.

"Yasasin" is from Turkey.

It's made at the Vinkara Winery, close to Ankara.

Yasasin took first prize against French champagne in a competition for sparkling wines.

Vinkara was the first winery to start producing sparkling wine.

Others have followed, and sales have increased.

Naze Sahin's the manager at Vinkara.

She says the wine's a success because of the grapes.

"Kalecik Karasi" grapes are used, which are a local fruit.

Turkey's home to over 800 grape varieties.

But the industry's growing for other reasons.

For expert Burak Demirel, it's because money's coming from outside the industry.

More advertising, blogs and experts' reviews have helped.

Sales are increasing, but last year only 30,000 litres of wine were sold outside Turkey.

Turkey's Islamic government is unhappy with the alcohol business.

It's raised taxes to stop people drinking.

Turkish wine production has grown three times in the last 15 years.

Young wine producers are leading the way.

Next New Year, it could be Yasasin that you celebrate with!

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