Alexandrouli is a red grape variety grown in Georgia.
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 (Joseph 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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