Boğazkere – Diyarbakır

Boğazkere is the native red grape of the hot, dry slopes of Diyarbakır's Tigris basin. Its name comes from the dryness its strong tannins leave in the throat. It is thick-skinned and deeply coloured.

Tasting notes

Blackberry, prune, black pepper, leather and dark chocolate; full body, firm tannins and a long finish. This wine spends 12 months in oak to soften its tannins.

Serving

We serve Boğazkere at 16 – 18 °C, after letting it breathe. Its full structure shows best alongside food.

Pairing

Lamb chops, Kayseri pastırma, and our dark chocolate with grape molasses are strong matches.

Boğazkere is the grape our sommelier gets the most questions about at region evenings; she says it is the best example for explaining what tannins mean. The wine on our list comes from a small family vineyard in the Tigris basin.

Note: this wine is served only on the premises to guests aged 18 and over; our website shows no prices, promotions or sales.