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Emir

Emir wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light
Origin
Turkey
Top region
Anatolia
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Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Emir is a white grape variety, with its roots in Anatolia, Turkey.

The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to green apple, citrus and pear.

It is planted most seriously in Anatolia.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.

It blends readily with Sultana and Narince.

On other labels it goes by Akuezuem.

At the table it suits sushi (sparkling), ceviche (sparkling or still) and grilled codfish with swiss chard and sultanas (still).

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
green applecitruspear
Styles
stillsparkling

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 sushi (sparkling)
02 ceviche (sparkling or still)
03 grilled codfish with Swiss chard and sultanas (still)

Also labelled.

Akuezuem.

Bottles to look for.

  • Hus Emir, Nevsehir, Turkey
  • Kavaklidere Altin Kopuk Brut, Cappadocia, Turkey
  • Kavaklidere Cotes d'Avanos Emir, Cappadocia, Turkey
  • Turasan Emir, Turkey

Emir: common questions

01.
What does Emir taste like?
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Emir tastes of green apple, citrus and pear. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Emir from?
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Emir originates in Anatolia, Turkey.
03.
Where is Emir grown?
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The key regions for Emir are Anatolia.
04.
What food pairs with Emir?
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Pour it with sushi (sparkling), ceviche (sparkling or still) and grilled codfish with swiss chard and sultanas (still).
05.
What else is Emir called?
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Emir is also labelled Akuezuem.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Turkey.

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