Two classic leaves
Turkey supplies most of the world's brined grape leaves. Two varieties dominate: Tokat leaves, prized for their tender texture and even size, and Sultana leaves from the Aegean vineyards, thinner and slightly more delicate. Both are hand-selected, blanched, and preserved in brine.
Leaves vs ready-made sarma
Buyers choose between plain brined leaves (for kitchens that roll their own) and hand-rolled sarma — leaves stuffed with rice and herbs, or with ground meat, ready to serve. Sweet-and-spicy variants are popular in retail.
What to specify
Confirm leaf variety, leaf count or size grade, brine strength, and — for sarma — the filling (rice/herb or meat), roll size, and drained weight. Retail glass jars and bulk formats are both available.
Authentic, clean label
Mare Nostrum's grape leaves and sarma are hand-rolled to traditional recipes, clean label, in retail glass jars. Ask us about leaf variety, filling, and packing.