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Okuzgozu is a Turkish grape variety and Turkish wine produced from this grape. The grape is one of the two native grape varieties of Elazığ province (the other one is Boğazkere), 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.
Öküzgözü has rounded, dark colored grapes, which are the largest among
the grape varieties grown in Turkey. The Turkish word öküzgözü
literally means "ox eye".
This unique ageable dry red wine – Öküzgözü ages well up to 10 years –
has a bright red color, reveals intense fruity flavors of raspberry and
cherry, and is rich with a well-balanced body with light tannins. The
alcohol ratio of wine is between 12 - 13%. Öküzgözü is best served at
16-18 degrees C (61–64 degrees F) and is a perfect match with different
dishes served with a cheese sauce, casseroles, red meat, grills, cheese
and poultry.
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