Boğazkere is one of Turkey’s most characterful red grapes. Its homeland is Diyarbakır in Southeastern Anatolia, and it is also grown in Elazığ. The Boğazkere of each of these two regions is registered separately with a geographical indication.
Boğazkere at a glance
- Color: Deep, intense red
- Homeland: Diyarbakır, also Elazığ
- Berries: Small, dark and thick-skinned
- Character: Dark-fruited and spicy in character
Where does it grow?
Diyarbakır Boğazkere Grape is a product registered as a designation of origin by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. According to the registration document, grafted vines are used in the vineyards and the harvest is done by hand in September and October. According to a statement from the Fırat Development Agency, Boğazkere grown in Elazığ is also protected by a geographical indication and is counted among the oldest grape varieties of Anatolia.
Uses
Boğazkere is among the local varieties used in processing. Its quality depends on agricultural factors such as the altitude, climate and vineyard care of the region where it is grown.
In the food culture
Its strong structure is traditionally associated with spicy and saucy meat dishes, kebabs, grilled meats, lamb tandır and hard cheeses.
Sources
- Turkish Patent and Trademark Office: Diyarbakır Boğazkere Grape registration
- TRT Haber: Geographical indication for Elazığ’s Boğazkere grape
- Habertürk: Native grape varieties
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