Chapter Twenty - Asia Flashcards
The modern era of Chinese wine production is considered to have begun in the year _____ when a _____ Dynasty diplomat imported over 100 European grape varieties into China
1892
Qing
The first modern Chinese winery, now known as the Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, Inc is located in the _____ province
Shandong
By geographic area, China is the ____ largest country in the world
Fourth
Of the many crosses and hybrid grapes created in grape breeding programs, _______, a Muscat Hamburg x Alicante Bouschet cross used for its deep red color, is one of the most successful
Yan73
The _______ grape a Muscat Hamburg x Vitis Amurensis hybrid, is widely used for its extreme cold resistance
Gongniang No 1
The name used in some parts of China to refer to the carmenere grape variety
Cabernet Gernischt
A French Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache cross, is among the most successful red grapes in China
Marselan
Longyan is an aromatic grape that often goes by the name of
Dragon Eyes
Approved in 2012, ______________ is the first legally regulated and geographically defined wine region in China
Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain
Home to the Sino-French Demonstration Vineyard
Hebei
Region located in the extreme west of China, neighboring the country of Kazakhstan
Xinjiang
Area where a French missionary first planted a French grape known as Rose Honey
Yunnan
Located on the eastern edge of the Gobi Desert, this region is basically an alluvial plain of the yellow river
Ningxia
Wine region located in the area surrounding the municipality of Beijing
Hebei
The southernmost wine region in China
Yunnan
The Heshuo/Huxod wine region, which obtained Geographical Indication status in 2015, is located here
Xinjiang
Region located on the ocean, mostly south of the Yellow River
Shandong
The home of Grace vineyards
Shanxi
This area is home to the China Great Wall Wine Company
Hebei
Area that includes the Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain wine region
Ningxia
Home of the Shangri-La Winery Company Limited
Yunnan
The wines of this area were described by the famous explorer Marco Polo
Xingjiang
T/F
Portuguese wine was first imported into Japan in the 16th century
True
T/F
Japanese per capita wine consumption is among the lowest in Asia
False