Overview
The Eastern Foothills of Helan Mountain are China's most important fine-wine appellation. Cabernet Sauvignon and Marselan dominate, delivering dark fruit, firm tannin and polished oak against a dramatic desert-mountain backdrop.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep purple
- Nose
- Blackcurrant, Black cherry, Mulberry, Cedar and Dark chocolate.
- Palate
- China's benchmark Cabernet country - dark, structured and mountain-desert polished. Generally full-bodied, medium acidity, firm tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMarselanMerlotCabernet GernischtChardonnay
Aromas And Notes
BlackcurrantBlack cherryMulberryPlumCedarDark chocolateMintGraphiteTobaccoLeatherDried date
Terroir
Continental semi-arid - intense sunshine, cold nights, low rainfall, winter vine burial in many sites.
Alluvial gravelSandLoessSilt
Food Pairings
Peking duckCumin lambBraised beef noodle soupChar siu
Notable Producers
- Silver Heights, founded 2007 - The Summit
- Helan Qingxue, founded 2005 - Jia Bei Lan
- Kanaan Winery, founded 2011 - Pretty Pony