Bogazkere - Okuzgozu is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Anatolia, Turkey.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruit, licorice and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Anatolia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for high-altitude plains.
It blends readily with Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Bogazkere-Okuzgozu and Okuzgozu-Bogazkere.
At the table it suits moussaka, barbecued beef skewers and egyptian pastries with ground meat.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Bogazkere-Okuzgozu, Okuzgozu-Bogazkere.
Bottles to look for.
- Buyulubag 'Vedat Milor' Okuzgozu - Bogazkere, Turkey
- Doluca Kav Bogazkere - Okuzgozu, Mid-Northern Anatolia, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Winery Selection Okuzgozu - Bogazkere, Mid-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Yakut, Mid-Northern Anatolia, Turkey
- Kayra Buzbag Okuzgozu - Bogazkere, Anatolia, Turkey
- Kayra Buzbag Rezerv Okuzgozu - Bogazkere, Anatolia, Turkey
- Kocabag K of Kapadokya Okuzgozu - Bogazkere, Capadocia, Turkey
- Pamukkale Anfora Okuzgozu - Bogazkere, Guney-Denizli, Turkey
Bogazkere - Okuzgozu: common questions
01.What does Bogazkere - Okuzgozu taste like?+
02.Where is Bogazkere - Okuzgozu from?+
03.Where is Bogazkere - Okuzgozu grown?+
04.What food pairs with Bogazkere - Okuzgozu?+
05.What else is Bogazkere - Okuzgozu called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.