Chinuri

Summary

Chinuri (also known as Kaspuri and Kaspuri White) is a white wine grape variety of high acidity.[1] It is associated with Georgian wine, and is grown in Kartli, reaching full maturity by late October.[2] Chinuri is commonly used for both still and sparkling wines by blending with Goruli Mtsvane and Aligote. It exhibits good resistance to fungal diseases and phylloxera.[3]

Chinuri
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledKaspuri
OriginGeorgia (country)
Notable regionsKartli
VIVC number2576

Etymology edit

"Chinuri" is derived from chinebuli, meaning "excellent" in Georgian language.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Chinuri worldsbestwines.eu
  2. ^ Chinuri vinoge.com
  3. ^ Chinuri enoteca.ge