• Total Vineyard Area: 23 hectares
• Grape varieties grown: Öküzgözü
• Location:
Kavaklıdere Elazığ Aydıncık Vineyards are situated in the middle of cultural and historical riches. In the east is Pertek and in the South are Harput Castles. The altitude is 920 meters above sea level and the slope is 3-3,5%. Keban Dam Lake is located at a distance of 850-920 meters.
• Micro Climate:
The regional climate is continental, but Kavaklıdere Elazığ Vineyards benefit from a milder micro climate thanks to the Keban Dam Lake.
• Soil Composition:
The soil is red in colour and is composed of sand loam, clay loam and gravel. The nutritional elements are in sufficient amount with medium level of calcer.
• Pruning and training systems:
High training systems on wires and single and double guyot prunings are utilized.
• Yield:
The average yield per hectae is between 3500 and 5000 kg. The spaces between the vines in the vineyards are 2x1m.
• Harvest:
In order to identify the time to harvest, first of all it is very important to choose a sample plot that will be representative of all the others. If the analysis of a sample (brix, acidity, pH, maturity, etc.) shows satisfactory results, a second sample is taken from the same plot and analyzed. Then it is compared with the first sample analysis and if the results are the same, the plot goes through a taste test. When the taste test is found to be satisfactory the date of harvest is established. When harvesting, it is important to complete the harvest early in the morning before the day becomes hot and to process the grapes as soon as they are picked. The grapes are harvested between the 20th of September and 10th of October.