Chinuri
White wine grape variety
Also known as Chinebuli
Chinuri is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, quince, white peach. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Robola and Rkatsiteli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for apple-quince freshness with high acidity in still or sparkling contexts.
- Check profile as lighter and fresher than deeply extracted amber archetypes.
Confidence signals
- Apple-quince and floral-herbal profile
- High acidity with medium freshness
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kartli · Mukhrani · Gori
- Classic styles: High-acid Kartli white for still and sparkling wines · Fresh medium-bodied Georgian white with orchard profile
Common questions
Is Chinuri a red or white grape variety?
Chinuri is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chinuri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chinuri include green apple, quince and white peach. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chinuri?
Documented tells for Chinuri: Look for apple-quince freshness with high acidity in still or sparkling contexts. and Check profile as lighter and fresher than deeply extracted amber archetypes..
What is Chinuri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chinuri is most commonly confused with Robola, Rkatsiteli and Tsolikouri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chinuri grown?
Classic regions for Chinuri include Kartli, Mukhrani and Gori.