Corvus Winery, Bozcaada
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A pioneering Aegean winery that revived Bozcaada Island's ancient wine tradition, producing over 20 wines from 25 hectares at Tuzburnu Bay.
Corvus is a landmark Turkish winery on Bozcaada Island, founded in 2002 to revive the island's centuries-old wine culture. Architect Reşit Soley established the estate across 25 hectares at Tuzburnu Bay, within the Aegean wine region. The winery produces over 20 different wines from its island vineyards.
- Corvus is a winery and producer on Bozcaada Island, not a wine region designation
- Founded in 2002 by architect Reşit Soley
- Vineyards cover 62 acres (25 hectares) at Tuzburnu Bay
- Located on Bozcaada Island, a sub-region of the broader Aegean wine region
- Produces over 20 different wines
- Established with the mission to revive Bozcaada's historical wine tradition
- Situated in the Aegean wine region of Turkey
Bozcaada and Its Wine Heritage
Bozcaada, historically known as Tenedos, is an island off Turkey's Aegean coast with a winemaking tradition stretching back to antiquity. The island falls within Turkey's Aegean wine region, one of the country's most important viticultural zones. Corvus is the defining modern producer bringing this heritage back into focus.
- Bozcaada is a sub-region within Turkey's Aegean wine appellation
- The island has historically been associated with viticulture under its ancient name, Tenedos
- Corvus is the most prominent winery operating on the island today
Founding and Vision
Corvus was established in 2002 by Reşit Soley, an architect by training, who set out to restore winemaking to Bozcaada after a long period of decline. The estate is sited at Tuzburnu Bay, where the 25-hectare vineyard benefits from the island's Aegean climate and maritime influences. Soley's background in design is reflected in both the winery's approach and its presentation.
- Founded in 2002 by architect Reşit Soley
- Mission centered on reviving Bozcaada's historical wine tradition
- Winery and vineyards located at Tuzburnu Bay on the island
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Corvus operates across 62 acres (25 hectares) of vineyard on Bozcaada Island and produces a notably diverse portfolio of over 20 different wines. This breadth of production is exceptional for an estate of its size and reflects an ambitious, exploratory approach to winemaking on the island.
- Vineyard area: 62 acres (25 hectares) at Tuzburnu Bay
- Portfolio spans more than 20 individual wines
- Scale and diversity are distinctive for an island estate in Turkey's Aegean region
Wines from Bozcaada reflect the island's maritime Aegean setting, with characteristics shaped by sea breezes and island soils. Corvus's broad portfolio encompasses a range of styles across its 20-plus labels.
- Corvus Bozcaada$20-40The flagship expression from Corvus, showcasing the island's Aegean terroir across its 25-hectare estate.Find →
- Corvus is a producer, not an appellation; it is located on Bozcaada Island within Turkey's Aegean wine region
- Founded in 2002 by architect Reşit Soley with the goal of reviving Bozcaada's wine tradition
- Vineyard covers 25 hectares (62 acres) at Tuzburnu Bay on Bozcaada Island
- Bozcaada is also known historically as Tenedos, an island with ancient viticultural connections
- Corvus produces over 20 different wines, making it the defining winery on the island