Alexandrouli
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Alexandrouli is a red grape variety grown in Georgia. It is also called Alexsandrouli and Alexandriuli.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Vine and Viticulture
It seems to prefer the wetter western half of Georgia.
