Aleksandrouli

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

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

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. 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

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