Bayan Shirey is a local grape variety native to Azerbaijan.[1] Named after the village of Bayan, Dashkesan region of Azerbaijan.
| Bayan Shirey | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | White |
| Also called | See list of synonyms |
| Origin | Azerbaijan |
| VIVC number | 1049 |
The variety is successfully cultivated in the Russian Federation (Dagestan), Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan.[2]
Bunches weigh 180-190 grams. Vegetation period is 160-165 days.
Bayan Shirey is also the name for a white wine made from the Bayan Shirey grape variety grown in some areas of Azerbaijan.[3]
Synonyms
In Azerbaijan Bayan Shirey is also known under the synonyms "Bayanshire", "Bayanshira" “Agh uzum”, “Agh shira”, “Banan uzum”.