EMİR
Pronunciation: Eh-mere

ORIGIN (Sub Region)
Mid-Southern Anatolia (Nevşehir / Cappadocia)

OTHER REGIONS (Sub Regions)
Not Available

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Emir is a native white grape of Cappadocia and most plantings are at the Nevşehir province. It acquired its name (Emir = Ruler / Lord), from the fact that it was a quite popular wine at the local lords’ tables. It was used since the Roman times to make crisp, refreshing wines.
• Emir makes straw yellow coloured wines with green reflections; famously with green apple and minerals on the nose. On the palate it makes lively, crisp wines. Wines are; light-medium bodied, light yellow colour, high acidity and delicate.
•  Emir is used in sparkling and still wine making. Does not match with oak and generally should be consumed in 1-2 years, no malolactic.

DETAILED INFORMATION

Climate: Cappadocia has a steppe climate, there is a great temperature difference between day and night. It is cooler and drier than in the popular tourist areas of the Mediterranean and the Aegean coasts.

Soil: Sand, sandstone, decomposed volcanic, tuffa. Emir flourishes on the volcanic soils of Cappadocia, rich in minerals.

Berry: Emir has slightly oval, green-yellow, middle sized berries, on middle sized conical clusters.

Ripening: Mid season

AROMA PROFILE
Apple (green/yellow), Pineapple, Kiwi, Lemon, Blood Orange, White Rose.
Goût de terroir: Lime stone, mineral

FOOD & WINE MATCH
Salmon and other Oily Fish, Shellfish, Asparagus, Chicken with Tomato Sauces, Pasta with White Creamy Sauce, Salads without Vinegar, Sushi.