Bogazkere is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Anatolia, Turkey.
Structurally it lands at medium body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark forest fruits, pepper, cloves, tobacco, leather and spices.
The regions that matter for it are Anatolia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for drought-resistant.
It blends readily with Gamay, Cinsault and Öküzgözü.
Watch for the synonyms: Serabi.
At the table it suits slow-roasted lamb, spicy mutton sausages and kebab meats.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Serabi.
Bottles to look for.
- Doluca DLC Bogazkere, Turkey
- Doluca Tugra Bogazkere, Turkey
- Kavaklidere Prestige Bogazkere, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
- Kayra Vintage Collectible Series No.8 Bogazkere, South-East Anatolia, Turkey
- Shiluh Manastir, Midyat, Turkey
- Urla Sarapcilik Bogazkere, Urla, Turkey
- Vinkara Azili Grand Reserve Bogazkere, Anatolia, Turkey
Bogazkere: common questions
01.What does Bogazkere taste like?+
02.Where is Bogazkere from?+
03.Where is Bogazkere grown?+
04.What food pairs with Bogazkere?+
05.What else is Bogazkere called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.