Chinuri

Chinuri
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

1. Chinuri worldsbestwines.eu
2. Chinuri vinoge.com
3. Chinuri enoteca.ge