Okuzgozu
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Okuzgozu Elazig
Okuzgozu is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, pomegranate, red plum. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Sangiovese.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry/pomegranate brightness and juicy fruit core.
- Check acidity as lively with less grip than Bogazkere (#1505).
Confidence signals
- Juicy high-acid red-fruit profile
- High acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Elazig · Eastern Anatolia · Upper Euphrates
- Classic styles: Fruit-forward Turkish red with lively acidity and moderate tannin · Medium-bodied Anatolian red used alone and in Bogazkere (#1505) blends
Common questions
Is Okuzgozu a red or white grape variety?
Okuzgozu is a red wine grape variety.
What does Okuzgozu smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Okuzgozu include sour cherry, pomegranate and red plum. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Okuzgozu?
Documented tells for Okuzgozu: Look for sour-cherry/pomegranate brightness and juicy fruit core. and Check acidity as lively with less grip than Bogazkere (#1505)..
What is Okuzgozu most often confused with in blind tasting?
Okuzgozu is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Cinsault. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Okuzgozu grown?
Classic regions for Okuzgozu include Elazig, Eastern Anatolia and Upper Euphrates.