Ningxia

Ningxia

China

Ningxia is a wine region located in the northwest of China, in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The region has a long history of grape cultivation, dating back over 2,000 years, but it was not until the 1980s that modern wine production began. Since then, Ningxia has become one of the most important wine regions in China, known for its high-quality red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other Bordeaux grape varieties.

GRAPES & WINE STYLES

The main grape varieties grown in Ningxia are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. The region is known for producing full-bodied red wines with rich, complex flavors and firm tannins. Some of the most popular wine styles include Bordeaux-style blends, single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, and Chardonnay.

NOTABLE PRODUCERS

The main grape varieties grown in Ningxia are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. The region is known for producing full-bodied red wines with rich, complex flavors and firm tannins. Some of the most popular wine styles include Bordeaux-style blends, single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, and Chardonnay.

INTERESTING FACT

Ningxia is home to the world's largest wine cellar, which can hold up to 1 million bottles of wine. The cellar is located in the Helan Mountain wine region and is a popular tourist attraction.