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The secret lies in Turkey's incredible landscape—vast, high-altitude plateaus and dramatic mountain ranges that ensure the grapes stay cool and keep their refreshing acidity despite the brilliant sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat makes Turkish wine truly special is its wealth of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eindigenous grapes\u003c\/b\u003e that you won't find anywhere else. If you enjoy bold, spicy reds, look out for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eÖküzgözü\u003c\/b\u003e (famous for its bright fruit and silky texture) or the powerful, tannic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003eBoğazkere\u003c\/b\u003e, which is often compared to a rugged Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines are perfect for anyone looking to step away from the usual international varieties and try something with a real sense of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFor those who prefer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/b\u003e, the star is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eNarince\u003c\/b\u003e. It produces elegant, floral wines that can be crisp and zesty or gain a creamy, rich texture when aged in oak. From the rolling hills of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003eThrace\u003c\/b\u003e near the European border to the volcanic soils of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"249\"\u003eCentral Anatolia\u003c\/b\u003e, Turkish wine offers a world of new flavours to explore. If you’re looking for a bottle that tells a story and offers something genuinely different for your next dinner party, Turkey is a region that definitely deserves a place on your wine rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sevilen-plato-syrah-okuzgozu","title":"Sevilen Plato Öküzgözü 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sevilen Plato Öküzgözü is the flagship wine of the estate and is sourced from Sevilen’s finest vineyards high up on the Denizli plateau. Öküzgözü is one of Anatolia's most important varietals and remains one of the most popular red wines across the country. This is an elegant, smooth and well-structured expression of Öküzgözü. Welcoming aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry are layered with vanilla, fresh nutmeg, licorice and warm, toasty, just-out-of-the-oven pie crust notes. 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