What are the main producing areas of wine grapes in China?

With the continuous development of China's wine industry, the planting and cultivation of wine grapes are also moving towards the direction of regionalization, basing and standardization. Due to the vastness of our country and the huge differences in the natural environment, there are many varieties of grapes that can be planted. After a long history and natural selection, the formation of 10 larger planting production areas.

(1) Northeast Tonghua production area The origin includes the Changbai Mountain foothills south of 45 degrees north latitude and the Northeast Plain, concentrated in Jilin Tonghua, Zuojia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning and other major areas. Here the winter is harsh, the soil is black calcium soil, more fertile, to grow cold-resistant mountain grapes.

(2) Bohai Bay - Tianjin Appellation Including the Bohai Bay region of Hebei Changli, Lulong, Furning, Tangshan, and Shandong Peninsula, Yantai, Dazeshan, and Tianjin Appellation Hangu, Jixian, etc., with a total area of 240,000 acres. Influenced by the ocean, the producing area has stable climate change, abundant heat, moderate rainfall and suitable soil, which is the largest cultivated area of China's outstanding wine grapes producing area, accounting for 2/3 of the total national output. the main varieties are Chardonnay, Noble Fragrance, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Serrapentine, Merlot, Carignan, and White Jade Neon. In the Tianjin appellation, there is the famous Sino-French joint venture Dynasty Winemaking Co.

(3) Huai Zhuo Basin Appellation Located in Hebei's Huai Lai and Zhuo Lu's hilly and mountainous area, the appellation's moderate temperature, sufficient light, big temperature difference between day and night, and low rainfall are very suitable for the growth of longan and rose-scented grapes. In recent ten years, the promotion of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and other world's best winemaking varieties have also been successful, and the main enterprises in the area are Shacheng Company Rongchen Manor, Sino-French Manor and so on.

(4) qingxu origin including fenyang, taigu, xiaxian, qingxu mountainous areas of northwest jin, mostly distributed in the hillside terraces, high altitude, light, moderate rainfall, mild climate, fertile soil, gravel, very suitable for the growth of the grapes, so the production area of the climatic advantages are obvious. The main varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and so on.

(5) Yinchuan appellation distribution in Yinchuan along the Helan foothills on the alluvial plains, dry climate, large temperature difference between day and night, plenty of light, the soil contains gravel, not reclaimed, the soil is primitive, suitable for the growth of grapes, is the current Northwest of the larger winemaking grape producing areas. The main varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Serpentine Pearl, Merlot, Chardonnay.

(6) Wuwei Appellation in Gansu includes Wuwei, Minqin, Gulang, Zhangye and other counties and cities located on the edge of the Tengger Desert, which is an emerging wine production area on the Silk Road in China. The region has an arid climate with little rain, moderate heat and not too fertile soil, which is very suitable for wine grapes. The main varieties are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, French Orchid, Chardonnay, Noble Fragrance, Sai Beauty and so on.

(7) Xinjiang Turpan production area is located in the Turpan Basin 300m below sea level, including Shanshan, Hongliu River and other places, the production area is surrounded by mountains, frequent hot winds, summer temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius, a large difference in temperature between day and night, the air is dry, and is conducive to the rapid accumulation of sugar. Now here has been successfully planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Syrah and other wine grapes, all kinds of glucose degree is high, acidity is relatively low, suitable for brewing high-grade sweet wines with the characteristics of the western region.

(8) Xinjiang Shihezi Appellation Located in the northern part of Xinjiang, Manas, Changji and Yili counties and cities, the appellation has a mild climate, moderate precipitation, mineral-rich soil, excellent quality grapes, no pollution, and it is a green food base for brewing high-quality wine in China. The main varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gamay, Syrah, French Orchid, Pinot Noir, Late Red Honey, Chardonnay, Nobleman's Fragrance, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, White Jade Neon and so on. The main companies are Xintian, Loulan and Xiangdu.

(9) Mile production area in Yunnan Mile, Dongchuan, Mengzi, located in the Yunnan plateau, is China's lowest latitude (25 degrees north latitude), the highest elevation (1500m) of the production area, the most diverse climate, the soil color is the reddest, the acidity is the highest, Europe's valuable varieties planted here is more difficult to achieve good quality. The main varieties are rose honey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.

(10) Yellow River Road production area, including the Yellow River Road in Anhui Xiaoxian, and Henan Lankao, Minquan. Producing areas of the summer climate, high temperature and rain, grape growth, pests and diseases, grape quality is not ideal, not suitable for planting high-grade wine grape varieties, should not be developed on a large scale. The main varieties are Jiali brewing, Cabernet Sauvignon, white feather, nobleman incense.