Alexandrouli

Alexandrouli

Alexandrouli is a red grape variety grown in Georgia. It is also called Alexsandrouli and Alexandriuli.

History

It 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 (Stalin's favourite wine), or as a medium bodied, semi-dry, chewy blend (with Mujuretuli) having good acids and claimed to have aroma flavors reminiscent of pomegranates.

Vine and Viticulture

It seems to prefer the wetter western half of Georgia.

References

* [http://www.kst-georgian-wines.com/wine/grapes/Alexsandrouli.htm Picture]


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