Çavuş (grape)
Çavuş (Bozcaada Çavuşu), is a white prolific Turkish grape variety which is grown especially in Bozcaada-Çanakkale, Marmara Region and Central Anatolia Region.
| Çavuş | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | White |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Notable regions | Bozcaada, Marmara Region |
| Sex of flowers | Female |
| VIVC number | 10196 |
Origin
This variety has different hypotheses about its origin and spread, is known as Bozcaada Çavuşu in its home country since it is mostly grown in Bozcaada. As a result of the recent studies, Bozcaada Çavuşu was registered by the Turkish Trademark and Patent Authority in 2020 and received a geographical indication under the name of Bozcaada Çavuş Üzümü.[1]
Viticulture
Çavuş is an early ripening grape variety in the vineyard. Flowering period is sensitive. The bunch is large, the berries are very large, seeded and thin-skinned. The leaves of the vine are wide. Due to the preference of seedless grapes for table grape consumption, its market share in table grapes decreases.[2]
Winemaking
Although Bozcaada Çavuşu is a table grape variety, it has also used for white wine production,especially in Bozcaada recently. Wines from Çavuş are generally low in acidity and semi-aromatic. Çavuş wines are not suitable for aging.[3]
References
- "'Bozcaada çavuş üzümü' tescillendi - Son dakika yaşam haberleri". web.archive.org. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- "Çanakkale'de Bozcaada Çavuşu üzüm çeşidi yetiştiriciliği ve karşılaşan sorunlar". 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- "Corvus Vineyards Teneia Çavuş | Vivino". www.vivino.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
