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Chinuri

Chinuri, a white grape variety native to the country of Georgia, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of viticulture that blankets the region. Revered for its versatility and esteemed for its role in producing a spectrum of wines, Chinuri embodies the essence of Georgian winemaking tradition.

Chinuri grapes
Chinuri grapes in the village Khidistavi.

Name

The name Chinuri (ჩინური in Georgian) is derived from the word "chinuri," meaning "excellent" or "chosen." This moniker hints at the grape's esteemed status in Georgian winemaking culture. Additionally, Chinuri is sometimes referred to as Chinebuli, a name that speaks to the variety's origins in the fertile soils of the Kartli region.

Origin

While concrete evidence pinpointing Chinuri's exact origins is scarce, historical records suggest that the grape has been cultivated in Georgia for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Kartli region, nestled amidst the rolling hills and verdant landscapes of eastern Georgia. Like many Georgian grape varieties, Chinuri's lineage is steeped in mystery and legend, intertwining with the nation's rich viticultural heritage.

Viticulture

Chinuri thrives in Georgia's diverse terroirs, adapting effortlessly to a range of climatic conditions and soil types. The grape's resilience to pests and diseases, coupled with its ability to retain acidity even in warmer climates, makes it a prized asset for winemakers. While it finds its primary home in the Kartli region, Chinuri vines can also be found scattered across other winemaking regions of Georgia, including Kakheti and Imereti.

Beyond Georgia's borders, Chinuri has begun to carve out a niche in other winemaking regions, from neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan to as far afield as Russia and Ukraine. This expansion speaks to the grape's adaptability and its growing appeal on the international stage.

Wine styles

Chinuri's chameleon-like nature lends itself to an array of winemaking styles, from crisp and refreshing whites to complex and age-worthy amber wines.

  • Dry Chinuri wines are celebrated for their vibrant acidity, floral aromatics, and nuanced fruit flavors. Typically unoaked, these wines showcase the pure expression of the grape, offering notes of citrus, green apple, and white flowers. They serve as versatile companions to a myriad of dishes, from fresh salads to seafood delicacies.

  • Amber Chinuri, crafted in the traditional qvevri vessels buried underground, represents a departure from convention. Here, the grape's skins and stems impart rich hues and complex textures to the wine, resulting in a sensory journey marked by aromas of dried fruits, honey, and exotic spices. These wines, with their distinctive amber hue and grippy tannins, possess a remarkable ability to evolve and develop with age, offering a glimpse into Georgia's winemaking past and future.

  • In recent years, sparkling Chinuri wines have emerged as a sparkling jewel in Georgia's vinous crown. Effervescent and effusive, these wines captivate with their delicate bubbles and lively acidity, making them ideal for toasting special occasions or simply savoring life's everyday moments.

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  • Avandi Chinuri
    2022
    Avandi Chinuri
    Regular price
    €5.58
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    €5.58
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    Winery Avandi
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.1197
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Mtskheta
    Grape Chinuri
    In Stock 1197
  • Natro Winery Kaspuri Tetri
    2023
    Natro Winery Kaspuri Tetri
    Regular price
    €7.36
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    €7.36
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    Winery Natro Winery
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.150
    Wine type
    White White | Alc. 12.8% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Kaspi – Kvemo Gomi
    Grape Chinuri 55% · Goruli Mtsvane 45%
    In Stock 150
  • Tezi Chinuri
    2022
    Tezi Chinuri
    Regular price
    €10.41
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    €10.41
    Regular price
    Winery Tezi Winery
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.800
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Kaspi – Okami
    Grape Chinuri
    In Stock 800
  • Kaloubani Chinuri Gorula
    2023
    Kaloubani Chinuri Gorula
    Regular price
    €7.94
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    €7.94
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    Winery Kaloubani
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.150
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Kaspi – Kaloubani
    Grape Goruli Mtsvane 60% · Chinuri 40%
    In Stock 150
  • Solomoné Chinuri - Goruli Mtsvane
    2023
    Solomoné Chinuri - Goruli Mtsvane
    Regular price
    €9.85
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    €9.85
    Regular price
    Winery Solomoné
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.2500
    Wine type
    White White | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Kaspi – Okami
    Grape Chinuri 60% · Goruli Mtsvane 40%
    In Stock 2500
  • Anto Tavkveri Chinuri - Chardonnay
    2023
    Anto Tavkveri Chinuri - Chardonnay
    Regular price
    €11.75
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    €11.75
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    Winery Anto
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.1400
    Wine type
    White White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Gori – Tkviavi
    Grape Chinuri 80% · Chardonnay 20%
    In Stock 1400
  • Tsero Wine Chinuri
    2023
    Tsero Wine Chinuri
    Regular price
    €7.83
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    €7.83
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    Winery Tsero Wine
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.500
    Wine type
    White White | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Mtskheta – Tserovani
    Grape Chinuri 85% · Goruli Mtsvane 15%
    In Stock 500
  • Qvevriseuli Pet Nat Chinuri - Goruli Mtsvane
    2022
    Qvevriseuli Pet Nat Chinuri - Goruli Mtsvane
    Regular price
    €13.72
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    €13.72
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    Winery Qvevriseuli
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.400
    Wine type
    White Sparkling White | Alc. 11.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Gori – Ateni
    Grape Chinuri 50% · Goruli Mtsvane 50%
    In Stock 400
  • Beridzeta Marani Zesofeli Chinuri
    2023
    Beridzeta Marani Zesofeli Chinuri
    Regular price
    €17.40
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    €17.40
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    Winery Beridzeta Marani Zesofeli
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.1600
    Wine type
    White White | Alc. 11.3% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Mtskheta – Jighaura
    Grape Chinuri
    In Stock 1600
  • Chateau Ateni Khidistauri
    2023
    Chateau Ateni Khidistauri
    Regular price
    €15.41
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    €15.41
    Regular price
    Winery Chateau Ateni
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.1000
    Wine type
    Red Red | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Gori – Ateni
    Grape Chinuri 60% · Goruli Mtsvane 20% · Tavkveri 20%
    In Stock 1000
  • Chateau Ateni Atenuri
    2023
    Chateau Ateni Atenuri
    Regular price
    €15.41
    Sale price
    €15.41
    Regular price
    Winery Chateau Ateni
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.2000
    Wine type
    White White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Ateni PDO – Ateni
    Grape Chinuri 70% · Goruli Mtsvane 30%
    In Stock 2000
  • Chateau Ateni Pet Nat Brut
    2023
    Chateau Ateni Pet Nat Brut
    Regular price
    €19.22
    Sale price
    €19.22
    Regular price
    Winery Chateau Ateni
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.800
    Wine type
    White Sparkling White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Gori – Ateni
    Grape Chinuri 70% · Goruli Mtsvane 30%
    In Stock 800
  • Chateau Ateni Elisabeth Brut
    2021
    Chateau Ateni Elisabeth Brut
    Regular price
    €19.22
    Sale price
    €19.22
    Regular price
    Winery Chateau Ateni
    Vintages
    2021 / qnt.1000
    Wine type
    Rose Sparkling Rose | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Gori – Ateni
    Grape Chinuri 60% · Goruli Mtsvane 20% · Tavkveri 20%
    In Stock 1000
  • Chateau Ateni Atenuri Brut
    2021
    Chateau Ateni Atenuri Brut
    Regular price
    €19.22
    Sale price
    €19.22
    Regular price
    Winery Chateau Ateni
    Vintages
    2021 / qnt.1000
    Wine type
    White Sparkling White | Alc. 12.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Ateni PDO – Ateni
    Grape Chinuri 70% · Goruli Mtsvane 30%
    In Stock 1000
  • Angura Amber
    2022
    Sold Out
    Angura Amber
    Regular price
    €9.68
    Sale price
    €9.68
    Regular price
    Winery Angura
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.0
    Sold Out
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Tetritsqaro – Asureti
    Grape Goruli Mtsvane 45% · Chinuri 45% · Rkatsiteli 10%
  • Napheri Chinuri
    2023
    Napheri Chinuri
    Regular price
    €8.50
    Sale price
    €8.50
    Regular price
    Winery Napheri
    Vintages
    2023 / qnt.850
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Mtskheta
    Grape Chinuri
    In Stock 850
  • Barbale Chinebuli Exceptional Harvest
    2022
    Barbale Chinebuli Exceptional Harvest
    Regular price
    €11.60
    Sale price
    €11.60
    Regular price
    Winery Barbale
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.200
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 11.0% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Gori – Mejvriskhevi
    Grape Chinuri
    In Stock 200
  • Lagvinari Chinuri - Rkatsiteli
    2022
    Lagvinari Chinuri - Rkatsiteli
    Regular price
    €18.00
    Sale price
    €18.00
    Regular price
    Winery Lagvinari
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.100
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Saguramo · Nekresi · Alaverdi
    Grape Chinuri 40% · Rkatsiteli 60%
    In Stock 100
  • Lagvinari Goruli Mtsvane - Chinuri
    2022
    Lagvinari Goruli Mtsvane - Chinuri
    Regular price
    €18.00
    Sale price
    €18.00
    Regular price
    Winery Lagvinari
    Vintages
    2022 / qnt.100
    Wine type
    Amber Amber | Alc. 12.5% | Vol. 750ml
    Terroir Kartli – Khashuri
    Grape Goruli Mtsvane 50% · Chinuri 50%
    In Stock 100
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