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Aleksandrouli

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Aleksandrouli
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinNoir
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledsee list of synonyms
OriginGeorgia
VIVC number263

Aleksandrouli (Georgian: ალექსანდროული) is a Georgian red grape variety.[1]

History

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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

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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

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The grape seems to prefer the wetter western half of Georgia.

Synonyms

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Alexandrouli is also known under the synonyms Aleksandroouly, Aleksandrouli, Aleksandrouli Shavi, Alexandreouli, Alexandroouli, Alexandrouli, Kabistona, and Kabistoni.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Alexandrouli". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
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