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 Geilweilerh of 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. |
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