Wines made from Okuzgozu grapes of Aegean
Discover the best wines made with Okuzgozu as a single variety or as a blend of Aegean.
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 Aegean
The Aegean wine region Lies in the western Part of Turkey, on the end of the Anatolian peninsula, facing the Aegean Sea and the Greek Islands. It accounts for over half of all wine produced in the country. The Climate is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Coastal vineyards are often at an altitude of around 150 meters, and have the most pronounced maritime influences.
What are the typical flavors of the Okuzgozu grape variety?
- OakPresent in 14% of Okuzgozu
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Okuzgozu
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Okuzgozu
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Okuzgozu
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Okuzgozu
- EarthPresent in 8% of Okuzgozu
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Okuzgozu
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Okuzgozu
- CherryPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- PlumPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Okuzgozu
- FigPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- MintPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- OakyPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- PepperPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Okuzgozu
News about the grape variety Okuzgozu
Ancient elites drank wine infused with vanilla, says study
Researchers examining remnants of jars dating back to the kingdom of Judah found evidence that royal elites in Jerusalem may have been drinking wine ‘flavoured with vanilla’. It’s already known that wine has a long history in the region, and some studies suggest wines contained added spices or herbs. Yet researchers said they were surprised to find traces of vanillin in some of the ancient storage jars, which were excavated from debris caused by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE ...
Drought and heat drive early wine harvests in Europe
Severe drought and heatwaves have provided challenges for wine producers across Europe in 2022, from maintaining vine health to concerns about – and the impact of – wildfires. Early harvests have been a feature of the vintage and reports emerged this week of records being broken at some white wine-producing estates in Bordeaux. Spain’s Caserío de Dueñas estate in DO Rueda said it began a record early harvest on 16 August this year. While drought and heat have put pressure on yields in some regio ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Telling stories about terroir will lead us astray’
A domaine’s long history hoists its inanimate wines into life; biography brings meaning to the simple sensual pleasure of tasting a grower’s efforts. It’s important, though, to know what we are doing when we tell stories. And to know what to tell them about. Winemakers take the messy chaos of natural processes and add discipline, giving shape and direction to produce a stable and enticing wine. This was never nature’s intent. The storyteller takes a messy chaos of random events, either imagined ...