COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1944
GRAPE
Öküzgözü, Boğazkere
PRODUCER
Kayra
REGION
Anatolia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Buzbağ 1944 Öküzgözü-Boğazkere is a red wine from Kayra, a Turkish producer established in 1944. The wine is a blend of two indigenous Anatolian grape varieties, Öküzgözü and Boğazkere, which are cultivated in the Elazığ and Diyarbakır regions of Eastern Anatolia, respectively. The name 'Buzbağ' translates to 'ice bond,' referencing a historical winemaking practice. Kayra's approach is to showcase the richness and vitality of Anatolia through its wines, honoring the region's winemaking traditions with modern techniques.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Buzbağ means 'ice bond' in Turkish.
Fact 02
Öküzgözü means 'ox eye' and Boğazkere means 'goat strangler'.
Fact 03
Kayra was founded in 1944, the same year as the Buzbağ wine's origin.
Fact 04
Grapes are grown at altitudes around 900 meters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Buzbağ 1944 Öküzgözü-Boğazkere involves the separate vinification of the Öküzgözü and Boğazkere grapes. Both varieties undergo a two-day cold soak and maceration. Fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, malolactic conversion is carried out. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in Eastern Anatolia, cultivated at approximately 900 meters altitude and hand-harvested at peak ripeness. Kayra aims to capture the essence of Anatolia through these traditional yet refined winemaking methods.
