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Winography

Öküzgözü

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Dry · Red

An eastern Turkish red grape whose name means 'ox eye.' Produces fruity, approachable wines, often blended with the more tannic Boğazkere. Turkey's most important quality red variety.

Globalplantings
1,601
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Turkey
100% of global total
Countriesgrown
1
across 1 continent
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityMedium
LowHigh
TanninLow–Medium
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
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