The flavor of fresh cut grass in wine of Shanxi
Discover the of Shanxi wines revealing the of fresh cut grass flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Shanxi of China. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Grace (怡园酒庄) or the Domaine Grace (怡园酒庄) produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Shanxi are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Shanxi often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, microbio or dried fruit.
We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Shanxi, producing 21 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Shanxi go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
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