China Flashcards
1
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China’s oldest winery?
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- 1892 - Changyu Wine Company (Yantai, Shandong) - Vitis Vinifera
2
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The most important producers in China?
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- Changyu - Dynasty - Chateau Junding - Grace Vineyards - Silver Heights
3
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Main grape varieties?
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R: Cab Sav, Cabernet Gernischt, Cab Franc, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir W: Italian Riesling (Welsch Riesling), Chardonnay, Muscat, and Chenin Blanc
4
Q
What is Cabernet Gernischt?
A
It is unique in China, European its origin. It is an unknown grape variety maybe a synonym of Carmenere or clone of Cabernet Franc (it has not been proved yet); - Changyu one of the pioneers in Yantai (Shandong) used for Bordeaux blends and cultivated for 120 years.
5
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Main regions in China?
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- Yantai/Penglai - Shaanxi - Ningxia - Hebei - Xinjiang - Yunnan
6
Q
Yantai/Penglai?
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- Shandong province (border - Changyu Wine Company in Yantai and Chateau Junding in Penglai - Famous for its ice wine made from Vidal by Changyu (in Liaoning close to Korea) *In 2009 Baron de Rotschild invested in 25 ha in Penglai
7
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Shanxi?
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- Bordeaux blends from Grace Vineyards
8
Q
Ningxia?
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- Helan Mountains (1200mt), high in mineral soil (clay close to Yellow River); - dry climate, cold winter, and hot summer (no problems with vine disease); - quality wines, organic; - Cab Franc, Cab Sav, Cabernet Gernischt; - Silver Heights top producer (boutique winery)
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Hebei?
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R: quality Merlot, Cab Sav W: Riesling and Chardonnay - Yellow River and Yan Mountains Producers: Dynasty, Great Wall, Dragon Seal
10
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Xinjiang?
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- Largest wine regions; - Mainly Cab Sav, Merlot, Chardonnay Producers: Suntime, 1421
11
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Yunnan?
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- Most southerly area; - best vineyards in Yunnan Mountains (Moet Hennessy has 30 ha at 2400mt) - The majority of wines are for local consumption: * Honey Rose (Red) * Wild French (Red) * Crystal (White)
