Chinuri
Variety of grape
Chinuri | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Kaspuri |
Origin | Georgia (country) |
Notable regions | Kartli |
VIVC number | 2576 |
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]
Etymology
"Chinuri" is derived from chinebuli, meaning "excellent" in Georgian language.
See also
- Georgian wine
- List of Georgian wine appellations
References
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