Vitikultur Dimrit
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Dimrit
Dimrit is an indigenous Turkish grape variety, best known in the form of a black-berried local ecotype from the town of Senirkent in Isparta province. It is also one of the grapes grown across the Cappadocia and mid-southern Anatolia wine zone (Kayseri, Kırşehir, Aksaray, Niğde).
It produces purple-black, oval, seeded berries in dense conical bunches. In Senirkent it is used for wine, vinegar, table grapes, must, and — thanks to its high sugar content — grape molasses (pekmez). Despite the similar name, it is a separate variety from Bulgaria's Dimyat (Dimiat).
- Type
- Red grape
- Origin
- Central Anatolia
- Profile
- Deeply coloured black grape; detailed tannin and aroma profile thinly documented
- Best experienced in
- Senirkent (Isparta) & the Cappadocia wine zone
Growing conditions
It is known for high sugar content, which makes it well suited to grape molasses production. The Senirkent black Dimrit is reported to be capable of good-quality red wines. Detailed tannin, acidity, and aromatic profiling is thinly documented in reliable sources.
Where it's grown
Producers growing this grape
Cappadocia · Aktepe, Avanos (Nevşehir)
Evenez Şarap Evi
A boutique winery in Aktepe village, Avanos, founded by chemistry engineer Ahmet Sarıkaya. Wine production began in 2002 and the factory officially opened in 2005, growing from 4,000 to 40,000 litres of capacity.
Grape varieties: Emir, Kalecik Karası, Öküzgözü, Dimrit
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dimrit a white or red grape?
The well-documented wine form, particularly the Senirkent ecotype, is a black (red) grape.
- Is Dimrit the same as Bulgaria's Dimyat?
No — despite the similar name, Dimrit is a separate Turkish variety; Dimyat (Dimiat) is a distinct Bulgarian white grape.
- What is Dimrit used for besides wine?
Thanks to its high sugar content, it is also used for table grapes, vinegar, grape must, and grape molasses (pekmez).
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