Chinuri is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Kartli, Georgia.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for floral, herbal, pear and musky.
The regions that matter for it are Kartli and Kakheti.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high yields vigour and a preference for various.
It blends readily with Goruli Mtsvane and Aligoté.
Watch for the synonyms: Kaspuri and Chinebuli.
At the table it suits white fish, tomato-based dishes, light asian dishes and salads.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Kaspuri, Chinebuli.
Bottles to look for.
- Alapiani's Marani Chinuri, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Binekhi Winery Qvevri Chinuri, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Brother's Cellar Chinuri, Georgian Republic
- Gotsa Chinuri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic
- Guramishvili's Marani Chinuri, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Iago's Wine 'Iago' Chinuri, Georgian Republic
- Lavina Chinuri Pet Nat, Kartli, Georgian Republic
- Mosavali Chinuri Dry, Kartli, Georgian Republic
Chinuri: common questions
01.What does Chinuri taste like?+
02.Where is Chinuri from?+
03.Where is Chinuri grown?+
04.What food pairs with Chinuri?+
05.What else is Chinuri called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Georgia.