China

Question 1

China’s oldest winery?

Answer 1

• 1892 - Changyu Wine Company (Yantai, Shandong) - Vitis Vinifera

Question 2

The most important producers in China?

Answer 2

• Changyu - Dynasty - Chateau Junding - Grace Vineyards - Silver Heights

Question 3

Main grape varieties?

Answer 3

R: Cab Sav, Cabernet Gernischt, Cab Franc, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir W: Italian Riesling (Welsch Riesling), Chardonnay, Muscat, and Chenin Blanc

Question 4

What is Cabernet Gernischt?

Answer 4

It is unique in China, European its origin. It is an unknown grape variety maybe a synonym of Carmenere or clone of Cabernet Franc (it has not been proved yet); - Changyu one of the pioneers in Yantai (Shandong) used for Bordeaux blends and cultivated for 120 years.

Question 5

Main regions in China?

Answer 5

• Yantai/Penglai - Shaanxi - Ningxia - Hebei - Xinjiang - Yunnan

Question 6

Yantai/Penglai?

Answer 6

• Shandong province (border - Changyu Wine Company in Yantai and Chateau Junding in Penglai - Famous for its ice wine made from Vidal by Changyu (in Liaoning close to Korea) *In 2009 Baron de Rotschild invested in 25 ha in Penglai

Question 7

Shanxi?

Answer 7

• Bordeaux blends from Grace Vineyards

Question 8

Ningxia?

Answer 8

• Helan Mountains (1200mt), high in mineral soil (clay close to Yellow River); - dry climate, cold winter, and hot summer (no problems with vine disease); - quality wines, organic; - Cab Franc, Cab Sav, Cabernet Gernischt; - Silver Heights top producer (boutique winery)

Question 9

Hebei?

Answer 9

R: quality Merlot, Cab Sav W: Riesling and Chardonnay - Yellow River and Yan Mountains Producers: Dynasty, Great Wall, Dragon Seal

Question 10

Xinjiang?

Answer 10

• Largest wine regions; - Mainly Cab Sav, Merlot, Chardonnay Producers: Suntime, 1421

Question 11

Yunnan?

Answer 11

• Most southerly area; - best vineyards in Yunnan Mountains (Moet Hennessy has 30 ha at 2400mt) - The majority of wines are for local consumption: * Honey Rose (Red) * Wild French (Red) * Crystal (White)