Top 100 wines of China - Page 2
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: Cabernet franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of China
wines from the region of China go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of cassoulet, congolese pondu or nanie's diced ham quiche.
News from the vineyard of China
Americans swindled in $13m wine investment scam
The authorities have charged Casey Alexander, who lives in the UK, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He is accused of running three companies – Windsor Jones, Charles Winn and Vintage Whisky Casks – which obtained the phone numbers of elderly Americans and cold-called them. Investigators said the companies used ‘aggressive and deceptive tactics’ to convince people to wire them money, promising them huge returns. Windsor Jones’ website, which lists the company’s address as Wilmington, D ...
43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine: final 2022 estimates revealed
After a two-year hiatus imposed by the global pandemic, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) is hosting its 43rd annual congress this week in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. There is a sense of celebration among participants, but the joy of sitting around the same table again is clouded by urgency and worry as the industry faces significant challenges. The congress, a key event in the wine industry’s calendar, brings together a unique mix of stakeholders, including producers, ...
California wines set for increased global market share
California Wines launched the two-day event, which ran from 31 October, in order to pave the way for new export opportunities and give buyers and importers ‘unprecedented access’ to the state’s wines. The event featured masterclasses led by two prominent wine educators, Elaine Chukan Brown and Kelli A. White, as well as walk-around wine tastings and networking sessions. Buyers and importers from 26 countries were among a hand-selected group chosen for this first event. Those at ...