Chinuri (also known as Kaspuri and Kaspuri White) is a

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grape variety of high

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, and is grown in

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, reaching full maturity by late October. Chinuri is commonly used for both still and

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s by blending with Goruli Mtsvane and Aligote. It exhibits good resistance to fungal diseases and phylloxera.Chinuri
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Etymology

"Chinuri" is derived from ''chinebuli'', meaning "excellent" in Georgian language.

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