Top 100 wines of China
Discover the top 100 best wines of China as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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: Rkatsiteli
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden to amber colour depending on vinification, a full palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits, almond and mineral notes. Also the star of Georgian traditional orange wines in qvevri with tannins, dried fruits and walnuts. The hallmark of great traditional Georgian whites. Native Georgian white variety, one of the oldest cultivated in the world (5,000 years).
Food and wine pairing with a wine of China
wines from the region of China go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of improved horse steak, saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or saltimbocca alla romana.
