Is Çayeli Koloti Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Çayeli Koloti Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1199 as a designation of origin.
Which region does Çayeli Koloti Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Çayeli Koloti Peyniri belongs to Rize.
What does "designation of origin" mean?
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
Tied to the Çayeli district of Rize, this kolot cheese is one of the registered links in the eastern Black Sea's kolot tradition. Çayeli koloti is protected as a designation of origin under number 1199.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1199
designation of origin
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
