The flavor of perfume in wine of Eastern Anatolia

Discover the of Eastern Anatolia wines revealing the of perfume flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Eastern Anatolia of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kayra or the Domaine Kayra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Eastern Anatolia are Okuzgozu, Bogazkere and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Eastern Anatolia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus fruit or honey and sometimes also flavors of savory, pomegranate or rhubarb.

We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Eastern Anatolia, producing 57 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Eastern Anatolia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

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