Tasting Note

This is a wine for sophisticated drinkers looking for something of quality and distinctive character. Notes of Chinese bayberry, ripe plum, cherry with hints of coffee and leather. Medium body; ripe and juicy on the palate. Fine grained tannins. Lingering finish of fermented cherries.

Origin: Mi Le, Yunnan, China

Altitude: 1480 meters

Varietal : Baco Noir

Alcohol Content: 13.5%

Decant 20 mins. Serve at 18°C - 21°C

Vinification

Vines are at least 25 years old. Hybrid varietal (European Vitis vinifera vine and American Vitis riparia). Manual harvest into 16kg baskets. Hand-selected clusters. Flesh is removed before fermentation. Fermentation at 24-26°C in stainless steel tanks. 1+ years on French and American oak. Estate bottled.

Climate and Soil

Typically 8-22°C. Lows 4-5°C; highs 26-27°C. Humidity 60-85%. 11-13.5 hrs sun per day. 850mm rain per year. Harvest in July. Sandy soil; fine and coarse sand. Good drainage. High in mineral content, especially iron; soil has a dull red appearance. Weakly alkaline. Natural fertiliser added during winter.

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Yunnan Red, established in 1997, has a wide portfolio of products and services based on the vine. From wines to spirits, from skin care to tourism, we aim to express the fruit to its fullest and bring the Yunnan sunshine to you.

不是所有葡萄都能享受雲南高原太陽的照耀

Not all grapes are lucky enough to enjoy the Yunnan highland sunshine