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 skinWhite
SpeciesVitis vinifera
OriginTurkey
Notable regionsBozcaada, Marmara Region
Sex of flowersFemale
VIVC number10196

Origin

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "'Bozcaada çavuş üzümü' tescillendi - Son dakika yaşam haberleri". 2020-06-12. Archived from the original on 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  2. ^ "Çanakkale'de Bozcaada Çavuşu üzüm çeşidi yetiştiriciliği ve karşılaşan sorunlar". 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Corvus Vineyards Teneia Çavuş | Vivino". www.vivino.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.