Aleksandrouli ( ka, ალექსანდროული) is a

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History

The grape 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

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. 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

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or as a medium bodied, semi-dry, chewy blend (with

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) having good

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and claimed to have aroma flavours reminiscent of

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Vine and viticulture

The grape seems to prefer the wetter western half of Georgia.

Synonyms

Alexandrouli is also known under the synonyms Aleksandroouly, Aleksandrouli, Aleksandrouli Shavi, Alexandreouli, Alexandroouli, Alexandrouli, Kabistona, and Kabistoni.

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