Bayan Shirey
| Bayanşirə (Bayan Shirey) | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc, White |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Azerbaijan |
| VIVC number | 1049 |
Bayanşirə (Bayan Shirey) is a local grape variety native to Azerbaijan.[1] The origin is traced back to the village of Bayan in the Dashkasan region.
Characteristics
Bayan Shirey is a yielding grape variety. Its yield can reach from 11 to 16 kg.[citation needed]
Its clusters can be medium and large, cylindrical in shape, can be dense or very dense. The grapes are medium and large, almost rounded, greenish-yellow in color. The full maturation of this grape variety occurs at the end of September-beginning of October. The growing season lasts 164 days.[citation needed]
Bayanşirə (Bayan Shirey) is also the name for a white wine made from the Bayan Shirey grape variety grown in some areas of Azerbaijan.[2]
Cultivation
Native to the Caucasus region, it has a strong resistance to climate change or persistent draught. The variety is successfully cultivated in the Russian Federation, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan.[3]