Kavaklidere Prestiage Series - Öküzgözü Red Wine

Öküzgözü is a ‘monocépage’ product created after five long years of research. The grapes come from the Elazığ province, located on the Anatolian plateau at the north of the Taurus Mountains. The various sources of the Euphrates River in this region soften the normally harsh climate of Eastern Turkey. After aging in French oak barrels for 12 months, this wine reveals intense fruity flavors of raspberry and cherry mixed with an elegant "boisé". After two years in the winery, it evolves a very well balanced body with light tannins and reveals its "bouquet" after 4 years; it can age for up to 10 years. Öküzgözü is best served at 16-18 degrees C and is a perfect match with different dishes served with a cheese sauce, casseroles, red meat, grills, cheese and poultry.