Top 100 red wines of China - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of China as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of China and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of China

China has emerged on the world wine scene with unprecedented speed in recent years, both in terms of production and consumption. Currently, it is competing with several countries for the sixth place among wine-producing countries in terms of Volume. In terms of wine area, China is second only to Spain. In 2017, there were 847,000 hectares of Vineyards.

However, while 90% of French vineyards produce wine Grapes, in China, table grape production represents a similar percentage. However, domestic production fell for five consecutive years until 2017. In that year, one billion liters (264 million U. S.

gallons) were produced, compared to 1. 137 billion (300. 4 U. S.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet blanc

Aromatic, tense whites with a lean palate and firm acidity. Intense aromas of elderflower, passion fruit, mango, gooseberry, citrus and herbaceous boxwood notes reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. Mildew- and powdery-mildew-resistant interspecific variety, driving organic viticulture in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Swiss hybrid created in 1991 by Valentin Blattner.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of China

red wines from the region of China go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, irish stew or baked falafels.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of China

On the nose in the region of China often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.