EAST Of EUROPE
- EAST OF EUROPE IS:
- China
- Japan
- Thailand
- India
🇨🇳CHINA
CHINA IS– Regions– 13 @Beijing
- WHITE= Crystal
- –International– Chardonnay, Moscato, Muscat Hamburg, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viogner
- RED= Beichuan, French Wild, Longyan, Rose Honey, Too Xian
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Gernischt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan
GEOGRAPHY– Southeast Asia(East), LATITUDE: 39.9° ‘N‘
- SUB-REGIONS
- Western Region
- Central Region
- Eastern Region
- North-East Region
TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Coast/ Pacific~Ocean~
SOILS– “Metamorphic”
CLIMATE– “Continental”
VITICULTURE– 875,000 ha. Planted
- #10 In Grape Production & #11 In Wine Consumption In World.
- CHALLENGES– Monsoons, Fungal Disease
VITICULTURE–
- Estate/ Producers-(Not Located In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Charme
HISTORY–
CULTURE–
- WINE GODS~ ~Tu Kang~ Ancient China Wine God
NINGXIA WINE LAW & CLASSIFICATION
- GOVERNING BODY- China Alcoholic Drinks Association CADA.
- LAWS GOVERNING- Geographic Boundaries, Topography
- Label Requirement- Evaluation by Tasting Panel
“Western Region”
XINJIANG “Province” @Turpan/ Bayingol
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Vidal
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- GEOGRAPHY- China(North-West), PROVINCE– Xinjiang
- TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Tian Shan Mountain Range
- CLIMATE- “Continental”
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- He Shuo Guan Long, Ruitai Qing Lin, Tiansai, Chateau Zhongfei
HUXOD COUNTY @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
TURPAN @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
GANSU @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
TIBET @Adong
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Vidal
- RED= Altesse, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mondeuse, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir
- GEOGRAPHY- China, Mountains North of India, East of Nepal, BORDERS: Burma
- Sub-Zone- Lhasa, Three Parallel Rivers, Yunnan
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
- SLOPES/ Himalaya Mountains, +Alt.2,100 mt.-3,563 mt.
- On~Lhasa/ Mekong~River~
- CLIMATE- “Temporate”, High Humidity, RAIN SHADOW/Meili Mountains
- VITICULTURE- ? ha Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Ao Yun, Moet Hennessy Shangri-La
- Vineyards- Pure Land & Super-High(66ha.)(Highest Vineyard In World-3,563mt.), Adong, Shuori, Xidana
NINGXIA “Province” @
- WHITE= Chardonnay
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Gernischt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- China(North-Central), In Ningxia Hui, PROVINCE-Ningxia
- Sub-Zones- Helan Mountain
- TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Helan Mountains, +Alt.1,202 mt.-1,222 mt., On~Yellow~River~
- SOILS- Sand, Gravel
- VITICULTURE- 65,000 ha. Planted
- CHALLENGES– Winter Freezing
- VINICULTURE-
- Estate/ Producers- Changyu-Moser XV, Chandon(Multi-National), Grace, Helen Mountain Specialty, Helen Qungxue, Kaanan, Leirenshou, Legacy Peak, Silver Heights, Chateau Yuquan, Zhihui Yuanshi
- Estate/ Producers- Changyu-Moser XV, Chandon(Multi-National), Grace, Helen Mountain Specialty, Helen Qungxue, Kaanan, Leirenshou, Legacy Peak, Silver Heights, Chateau Yuquan, Zhihui Yuanshi
- HELAN MOUNTAIN
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Chandon(Multi-National)
SHANXI “Province” @
- WHITE=
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon
- GEOGRAPHY- China, PROVINCE-Shanxi
- TOPOGRAPHY- Taiyuan Basin, Loess Plateau, +Alt. 870 mt.-950 mt.
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Grace, Chateau Rongzi
- Vineyards- Grace‘Estate’(950 mt.)
TIANJIN @
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Moscato, Muscat Hamburg
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- GEOGRAPHY- China(East), South-East of Beijing-City( km.)
- TOPOGRAPHY- On~Hai~River~
- CLIMATE- “Maritime”
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Dynasty
QIUCI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
YANTAI-PENGLAI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
HENAN @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
“Central Region”
“Eastern Region”
HEBEI “Province” @
- WHITE= Chardonnay
- RED= Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- GEOGRAPHY- China(East), PROVINCE-Hebei
- TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Yan Mountains, +Alt.1,000mt., On~Yellow~River~
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Amethyst Manor, Bodega Langes, Chateau Martin, Chateau Nobility
- Estate/ Producers- Amethyst Manor, Bodega Langes, Chateau Martin, Chateau Nobility
HUAILAI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
CHANGLI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
BEIJING “Province” @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China, PROVINCE-Beijing
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Chateau Bolongbao
CHANG’AN @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
GAOCHANG @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
LUOYANG @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
SHANDONG “Province” @
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Riesling, Vidal
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Gernischt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan
- GEOGRAPHY- China(East), PROVINCE-Shandong
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Terraced”, Shandong Peninsula
- On~Coast~(Near)Yellow~Sea~
- CLIMATE- “Maritime”
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Changyu(*1800’s), Long Dai(Lafite Rothschild), Tai Yi Hu
PENGLAI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China, REGION-Eastern, PROVINCE– Shangong
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
QINGDAO @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China, REGION-Eastern, PROVINCE– Shangong
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
YANTAI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China, REGION-Eastern, PROVINCE– Shangong
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
LIAONING “Province” @
- WHITE= Vidal
- RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China, PROVINCE-Liaoning
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- VINICULTURE- Ice Wine
- Estate/ Producers- Sanhe
“North-East Region”
JILIN @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
HEILONGJANG @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- China
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
JAPAN
JAPAN IS– @Beijing
- WHITE= Koshu, Kyoho, Muscat Bailey, Muscat Shine, Pittello, Ryugan
- –International– Chardonnay, Kyoho, Muller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Benifuji, Black Queen, Yamabudo, Yatomi
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Ruby Roman, Syrah, Tempranillo
GEOGRAPHY– Japan
SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”
CLIMATE–
VITICULTURE– CHALLENGES– Monsoons, Fungal Disease
HISTORY– Portuguese Brought European Vines to Japan
JAPAN WINE LAW & CLASSIFICATION
- GOVERNING BODY-
- LAWS GOVERNING-
- Label Requirement- Evaluation by Tasting Panel
HOKKAIDO @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(North)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
YAMAGATA @
- WHITE=
- RED= Malbec, Merlot, Wagatsuma
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(North)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Takahata
IWATE @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(East-Central)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
NIIGATA @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(West-Central)
- VITICULTURE- ha.
- Estate/ Producers-
NAGANO NAC. @
- WHITE=
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(West-Central)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Shiojiri)”
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Bolongbao, Goichi, Suntory Shojiri, Villad’est
- CULTURE- Nagano Appellation Controlee NAC.
CHANG’AN @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(Central)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
YAMANASHI @
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Koshu, Muscat Bailey
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Tempranillo
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(Central), On~Honshu~Island~
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Tomi No Oka, +Alt.700mt.
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”, Alluvial Fan
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Chateau Bolongbao, Grace, Suntory
SHIMANE @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(South-West)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
OSAKA @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(South-Interior)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Chateau Bolongbao
OITA @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(South-East)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
MLYAZAKI @
- WHITE= | RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- Japan(South-East)
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers-
THAILAND
MONSOON VALLEY @Baam Khork Chang
- WHITE= Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Rondon
- RED= Dornfelder,Sangiovese, Shiraz
- GEOGRAPHY- Thailand, 2 Hours From Bangkok
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ Khao Yai
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”
- CLIMATE- “Tropical”, +WINDS~~ Tropical~
- VITICULTURE- 110 ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producer– Chiang Mai, GranMonte, Hua Hin, J & J, PB Valley, Tab Kwang
- CULTURE-
KHAO YAI
INDIA
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- WHITE= Chenin Blanc
- RED=
- GEOGRAPHY- India
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”
- CLIMATE-
- VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producer– Sula
- Vineyards- Sula“Estate”
- CULTURE-
PUNJAB
- GEOGRAPHY- India(North)
KASHMIR
- GEOGRAPHY- India
GOA
- GEOGRAPHY- India(South)
KARNATAKA
- GEOGRAPHY- India(South)
NORWAY
NORWAY IS– @Oslo
- WHITE= Castel, Solaris, Zilga
- RED= Hasansky Sladky, Leon Milot, Regent, Rondo, Smuglyanka
GEOGRAPHY– Europe(Northern), COUNTRY-Norway, LATITUDE: 61.1° ‘N‘
- REGIONS– Sognefjord
- BORDERS– Sweden(East), Finland(North-East)
TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, On~North~Sea~
SOILS– “Metamorphic”
CLIMATE– “Continental”
VITICULTURE–
- CHALLENGES– Cold/ Winter, Fungal Disease
VITICULTURE–
- Estate/ Producers- Slinde
- Vineyards- Slinde“Estate”
HISTORY–
CULTURE–
TAHITI/ French Polynesia
TAHITI IS– @
- WHITE= Muscat Hamburg
- RED= Carignan
GEOGRAPHY– “Southern Hemisphere”, French Polynesia
SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Chalk, Limestone
CLIMATE– “Tropical”
VITICULTURE– ? ha. Planted
- # In Grape Production & # In Wine Consumption In World
- CHALLENGES– Monsoons, Fungal Disease
HISTORY– Vineyards Since 1992
TAHITI WINE LAW & CLASSIFICATION
- GOVERNING BODY-
- LAWS GOVERNING-
- Label Requirement- Evaluation by Tasting Panel
RANGIROA @
- WHITE= Muscat Hamburg
- RED= Carignan
- GEOGRAPHY- Tahiti
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat”, Atol
- VITICULTURE- 12 ha. Planted, –Vine-Training– Pergola
- VINICULTURE- Two Harvests One During Southern Hemisphere’s Winter Season and One During Its Summer Season
- Estate/ Producers- Ampelidacees/Vin de Tahiti(D. Auroy/ 6 ha.)
COUNTRIES PRODUCING WINE NOT DEMYSTIFIED YET
- CARIBBEAN
- CENTRAL AMERICA
- COLUMBIA
- DENMARK 🇩🇰
- SCANDANVIA
- INDIA–
- WHITE= Chenin Blanc, Reisling, Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Marselan
- Estate/ Producers- Sula
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