Chinuri
Variety of grape
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Chinuri (Georgian: ჩინური) 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) | |
Chinuri amber wine bottle | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Kaspuri |
| Origin | Georgia (country) |
| Notable regions | Kartli |
| VIVC number | 2576 |
Etymology
"Chinuri" is derived from chinebuli, meaning "excellent" in Georgian language.
