Emir (grape)

{{Short description|Variety of grape}}

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{{Infobox grape variety

| name = Emir

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| origin = Turkey

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| regions = Cappadocia and Nevşehir province

| notable_wines = Sparkling

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Emir is a variety of white grape that is indigenous to the Cappadocia region of Türkiye. Its appearance is very similar to another grape variety called Emir. The cultivation of this crop is primarily concentrated in the provinces of Cappadocia and Nevşehir.{{Cite web |last=Lemieux |first=Andrea |date=2021-01-17 |title=Get to Know the Grape: Emir |url=https://thequirkycork.com/get-to-know-the-grape-emir/ |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=The Quirky Cork |language=en-US}}

Emir is commonly utilized in the production of various types of wine. A particular variety exhibits a hue of light yellow accompanied by green reflections.{{Cite web |title=Emir - White Wine Grape Variety |url=https://www.wine-searcher.com/grape-1307-emir |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=Wine-Searcher |language=en-US}}

Emir can be used to produce sparkling wines. These wines typically exhibit a light-yellow hue and possess a notable level of acidity. {{Cite web |last=Erlend |date=2010-02-12 |title=Indigenous Wine Grapes of Turkey - Istanbul Insider - |url=https://theistanbulinsider.com/indigenous-wine-grapes-of-turkey/ |access-date=2022-10-30 |website=Istanbul Insider |language=en}}

Emir is not typically aged in oak barrels and is best consumed within a period of one to two years.