Aleksandrouli
| Aleksandrouli | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list of synonyms |
| Origin | Georgia |
| VIVC number | 263 |
Aleksandrouli (Georgian: ალექსანდროული) is a Georgian red grape variety.[1]
History[]
The grape is reputed to be one of the oldest and greatest of the Georgian varieties, but is also reported by the Geilweilerhof database as a selected seedling of Muscat of Alexandria.[citation needed] This may reflect two varieties, the Alexandrouli wine grape and the table grape Alexandriuli Muscat.
Distribution and wines[]
Used in Georgia to produce a semi-sweet red wine known as Khvanchkara or as a medium bodied, semi-dry, chewy blend (with Mujuretuli) having good acids and claimed to have aroma flavours reminiscent of pomegranates.
Vine and viticulture[]
The grape seems to prefer the wetter western half of Georgia.
Synonyms[]
Alexandrouli is also known under the synonyms Aleksandroouly, Aleksandrouli, Aleksandrouli Shavi, Alexandreouli, Alexandroouli, Alexandrouli, Kabistona, and Kabistoni.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Alexandrouli". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
External links[]
- Georgian wine
- Red wine grape varieties