Winery SuvlaKilitbahir Red Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Okuzgozu and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Kilitbahir Red Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Kilitbahir Red Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Kilitbahir Red Blend
The Kilitbahir Red Blend of Winery Suvla matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), couscous chicken and merguez or duck with orange.
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
The best vintages of Kilitbahir Red Blend from Winery Suvla are 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Suvla
The Winery Suvla is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 73 wines for sale in the of Thrace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Thrace
Eastern region shared between Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria, a fascinating native palette. On the Turkish side, Öküzgözü ("ox eye") is the signature red: deep ruby with signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, spice and a floral touch, supple tannins and lively acidity. More tannic, structured Boğazkere, local Papazkarası. Fresh Narince whites (citrus, flowers, almond), lively Emir.
The word of the wine: Demi-sec
Champagne with between 33 and 50 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
