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: Carmenère
Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.
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 spicy food such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or pakistani rice (biryani).
