Winery EzelMerlot - Öküzgözü
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Okuzgozu and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Öküzgözü
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Öküzgözü
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Öküzgözü
The Merlot - Öküzgözü of Winery Ezel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasticcio (greece) or duck legs confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ezel's Merlot - Öküzgözü.
Discover the grape variety: Okuzgozu
Supple, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, melted tannins and fresh acidity. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, soft spices, dried herbs and balsamic notes. Round palate, generous finish. Star of Turkey's great reds, often blended with Boğazkere for added structure (the Anatolian equivalent of a Cabernet/Merlot blend). Cultivated in Elazığ and Malatya in eastern Anatolia. Native Turkish variety; its name means "ox eye".
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Ezel
The Winery Ezel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Denizli to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Denizli
Wine region of western Turkey (inland Aegean), Çal high plateau (700-1,200 m) supplying one fifth of national wine grapes. Volcanic soils and red mineral earths. Signature Çalkarası native variety: lively rosés and light reds with notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, citrus and mineral touch, taut acidity and fresh palate — the regional specialty. Also white Sultaniye, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, peppery Syrah, full Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon.
The wine region of Ege Bolgesi
Turkey's largest wine region (Aegean Sea, ~52% of production), ancient cradle of Smyrna and Ephesus, hot Mediterranean climate on clay-limestone and schist soils. Sultaniye is the signature white king (seedless grape, ~95% of vines at Manisa): lively and light with citrus, green apple, white flowers and honey touch, from dry to semi-sweet. Bornova Misketi (Muscat) floral and aromatic, Çalkarası as spiced rosé. International Cabernet and Syrah.
The word of the wine: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
