Wines made from Okuzgozu grapes of Southeastern Anatolia
Discover the best wines made with Okuzgozu as a single variety or as a blend of Southeastern 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 Southeastern Anatolia
The wine region of Southeastern Anatolia of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Shiluh or the Domaine Kayra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Southeastern Anatolia are Okuzgozu, Bogazkere and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Southeastern Anatolia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or prune and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, cheese or cedar.
What are the typical flavors of the Okuzgozu grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Okuzgozu
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Okuzgozu
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Okuzgozu
- EarthPresent in 4% of Okuzgozu
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Okuzgozu
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Okuzgozu
- OakyPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- Red plumPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- Red currantPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- Toasted breadPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- PrunePresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- CedarPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- CheesePresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- PomegranatePresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- MulberryPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
News about the grape variety Okuzgozu
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