Summary
Aleksandrouli (Georgian: ალექსანდროული) is a Georgian red grape variety.[1]
| Aleksandrouli | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list of synonyms |
| Origin | Georgia |
| VIVC number | 263 |
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
The grape seems to prefer the wetter western half of Georgia.
Synonyms edit
Alexandrouli is also known under the synonyms Aleksandroouly, Aleksandrouli, Aleksandrouli Shavi, Alexandreouli, Alexandroouli, Alexandrouli, Kabistona, and Kabistoni.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Alexandrouli". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
External links edit
- "Picture". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007.