Top 100 red wines of Helan
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Helan of Helan as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Helan and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Helan
The wine region of Helan is located in the region of Ningxia of China. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine du 1er Juin or the Domaine du 1er Juin produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Helan are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Helan, producing 4 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wines of Helan go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food.
News from the vineyard of Helan
Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA
The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...
Barolo’s en primeur set to grow
On 28 October 2022, the second edition of Barolo en primeur will take place. A collaboration between the Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo Foundation, CRC Donare Foundation, and the Consorzio di tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, it’s an auction of unique Barolo wines with social responsibility at it’s heart, aiding local not-for-profit organisations and charities, as well as those further afield. As with last year’s auction, 14 barriques will be auctioned by Christie’s simul ...
European Parliament rejects health warnings on wine labels
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg have backed amendments to a range of recommendations put forward by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA), which included a proposal for health warnings on wine and drinks labels. BECA’s report, ‘Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer’, included several measures designed to reduce harmful alcohol use by at least 10% by 2025. Signed by French oncologist and politician Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, it is part of ...