Asia Flashcards
Approximate number of acres of vineyard in China
2 million acres
First winery in China, name, year, and province
Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, 1892, Shandong
Founder of Changyu winery
Zhang Bishi, diplomat
Largest winery in China
China Great Wall Wine Company, Hebei
Which two wine companies produce more than 50% of Chinese wine
Changyu Pioneer Wine Co and China Great Wall Wine Co
Where is oldest evidence of fermented grape drink found and how old
Jiahu in central China, South of Yellow River, 7000-6000 BCE (Neolithic)
What was this Neolithic ‘grog’ found in Jianhu made off?
Fermented rice, honey, hawthorn, and grape
During communist era of China (starting 1949) it became common practice to blend grape with….
Other fruits and grains
When did the new mandate that wine is strictly made from grapes start
2004
Which desert takes up much of North China
Gobi
Which desert is in the NorthWest
Takla Makan
What mountain range is in the west
Kunlun Shan Mountain Range
Mountain range in SouthWest
Himalayas
Overall climate of China
Continental Monsoon, but varies widely
top three varieties planted in China
Kyoho, Thompson seedless, Muscat
Native Vitis of China
Vitis armata, Vitis sinocinerea, Vitis amurensis
When were first Vitis vinifera brought to China
1892
Name a cross developed in the 1950s breeding program
Yan 73. Muscat Hamburg X Alicante Bouschet —strengthen color of red wine
Name a hybrid developed during 1950s breeding program
Gongniang 1. Muscat Hamburg / Vitis amurensis hybrid — cold resistant
Most planted wine grape in China
Cabernet Sauvignon, 50%
Other name for Cabernet Gernischt
Carmenere
Other name for Longyan
Dragon Eyes
Describe Longyan
Been around for a couple of hundred years. Not sure were from. Gewurztraminer like
Which bureau set the standard for ‘estate’ wine in Shandong
Shandong Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision (SBQTS)
Which administration set geographical indications / appellations
General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ)
First appellation in China and when
Eastern Foot of Helen Mountain (Ningxia) 2012
Second appellation of China and when
Heshuo/Hoxud (Xinjiang) 2015
Pending GI of China (the 3rd)
Turban (Xinjiang)