Wines made from Okuzgozu grapes of Turkey

Discover the best wines made with Okuzgozu as a single variety or as a blend of Turkey.

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More informations about the variety Okuzgozu

This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes, sometimes 1,000 metres or more. It is virtually unknown in France and in other wine-producing countries.

More informations about the wines of Turkey

Turkey, located on the Anatolian peninsula between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, produces more grapes than any other country in the world. However, only a very small proportion of these grapes are made into wine; as a predominantly Muslim nation, Turkey's per capita Alcohol consumption is very low. The lack of wine production in Turkey is highly ironic, as wine historians believe that viticulture and winemaking originated in this Part of the world. Archaeological projects in Turkey and neighboring countries in the Levant have uncovered evidence suggesting that primitive Vine Breeding was part of life here more than 6,000 years ago, which explains the abundance of wine grapes (vinifera).

What are the typical flavors of the Okuzgozu grape variety?

OakPresent in 68% of Okuzgozu
Red fruitPresent in 67% of Okuzgozu
Black fruitPresent in 61% of Okuzgozu
Non oakPresent in 52% of Okuzgozu
SpicesPresent in 51% of Okuzgozu
EarthPresent in 50% of Okuzgozu
MicrobioPresent in 22% of Okuzgozu
Dried fruitPresent in 12% of Okuzgozu
VegetalPresent in 8% of Okuzgozu
PlumPresent in 6% of Okuzgozu

FloralPresent in 6% of Okuzgozu
CherryPresent in 6% of Okuzgozu
OakyPresent in 6% of Okuzgozu
BlackberryPresent in 6% of Okuzgozu
PepperPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
LeatherPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
VanillaPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
EarthyPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Okuzgozu

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