Shandong is China's largest wine-producing province, located on the east coast equidistant between Beijing and Shanghai. With its vast size, maritime climate and strategic location, it has become an important hub of the Chinese wine industry. Shandong has a long history of winemaking, with records of grape cultivation dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The region has been producing wine for centuries, but it was not until the late 20th century that the industry began to take off. In the 1990s, the Chinese government began to invest heavily in the region, and the number of wineries has grown steadily ever since.
Shandong is home to a wide variety of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Riesling. The region is known for its dry red wines, which are made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The wines are full-bodied and often have notes of blackberry, cherry, and spice.
Shandong is home to a number of well-known wineries, including Chateau Changyu, Grace Vineyard, and Great Wall Winery.
Shandong is home to the one of the world's largest winery, Chateau Changyu. The winery covers an area of over 1,000 acres and produces over 10 million bottles of wine each year.