Kadarka vs öküzgözü

öküzgözü is fuller and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Kadarka

Red · Shkodër Region in Albania, or Hungary

pale, spicy, red berry, light

öküzgözü

Red · Turkey

juicy, cherry, fresh, soft

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia
Regions: Elazığ

Only Kadarka

Pork
Stews and braises
Chicken

Both pair with

Sausages

Only öküzgözü

Lamb
Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Grilled vegetables

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Kadarka and öküzgözü pages.