Central Anatolia

Central Anatolia's wine areas include Cappadocia, with its volcanic soils, and the area around Kalecik near the Kızılırmak. The inland plateau has hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Emir is a native white grape grown mainly in Nevşehir Province in Cappadocia. Its name means “ruler” or “lord”. The wines are straw-yellow with green reflections, dry and crisp, with high acidity and citrus and green-apple notes. Other local grapes include Hasandede, Narince, Kabarcık, Öküzgözü, Boğazkere, Kalecik Karası, Papazkarası and Dimrit. Growers also plant Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Much of the grape crop is eaten or dried, so not all vineyards supply wine production.