Winery TugraÖküzgözü
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Öküzgözü of the Winery Tugra is in the top 10 of wines of Denizli.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Öküzgözü of Winery Tugra in the region of Ege Bolgesi often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tugra's 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
The best vintages of Öküzgözü from Winery Tugra are 2012, 2017, 2015, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Tugra
The Winery Tugra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
