Wines made from Okuzgozu grapes of Eastern Anatolia
Discover the best wines made with Okuzgozu as a single variety or as a blend of Eastern Anatolia.
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 region of Eastern Anatolia
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Okuzgozu grape variety?
- OakPresent in 16% of Okuzgozu
- Red fruitPresent in 16% of Okuzgozu
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Okuzgozu
- Black fruitPresent in 15% of Okuzgozu
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Okuzgozu
- EarthPresent in 13% of Okuzgozu
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Okuzgozu
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Okuzgozu
- FloralPresent in 3% of Okuzgozu
- PepperPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- CheesePresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- LicoricePresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- PlumPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
News about the grape variety Okuzgozu
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