Bozcaada

Bozcaada, off Çanakkale, is a small island known for its vineyards for centuries. The constant north wind keeps the vines low and healthy, while the sea softens temperature swings. Grapes grown on its sandy, calcareous soils take on a saline, mineral character.

The island's native grapes

• Kolorko: the island's best-known white grape; fresh, with citrus and white-flower notes.
• Vasilaki: a light, mineral white with lively acidity.
• Çavuş: a large-berried white grape also eaten as a table grape.
• Karalahna: the island's full-bodied, tannic red.
• Kuntra: known locally as Karasakız; a light red with red-fruit notes.

Island and wind

Bozcaada's wine houses cluster on the flatlands stretching south from the island's centre. The harvest is in September, and grapes have been one of the island's main livelihoods throughout its history.

Bozcaada at the table

Island cooking is known for tomato jam, wild-green dishes and fresh fish.