Dimyat, also spelled Dimiat in some Eastern European countries, is one of the oldest white wine varieties in the Balkan states and most likely comes from Bulgaria, where it still plays an important role today. In Bulgaria there are also various mutations of Dimyat in the vineyards, for example Dimyat Chevren and Dimyat Cheren, two variations with red-purple and almost black berry skins, respectively. According to current research, Dimyat probably comes from the Gouais Blanc variety. The late-ripening grape variety is vulnerable to winter frosts and is susceptible to both powdery mildew and downy mildew. However, it is less susceptible to rot diseases. The large, thin-skinned berries tend to have a high sugar concentration. The Dimyat is otherwise vigorous and produces good yields in good years, but sometimes has problems with ripeness, depending on the weather. With a good 6,000 hectares, this variety is well distributed in Bulgaria. However, it is also often sold as a table grape. Wines are produced from dry to all levels from semi-dry to sweet and sweet. Because of its fresh acidity, Dimyat is also used to produce sparkling wines and the Rakya distillate, which is very popular in Bulgaria. Overall, Dimyat's wines are rather neutral. This grape variety can also be found in the Republic of Macedonia under the name Smederevka and in Serbia under the name Smederevo. Greece and Turkey also have small-scale plantings.
This grape variety is also known by the name of:
Smederevka
