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1
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What are the principal grapes used in China?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere

2
Q

Name some major international investors in Chinese winemaking.

A

Remy Martin, Pernod Ricard, LVMH

3
Q

Describe the general climate of China.

A

Continental, with very cold, arid winters

4
Q

How do Chinese vine growers combat the cold winters?

A

In most regions, vines have to be buried to survive the low temperatures and the arid conditions (vines underground retain more water)

5
Q

What viticultural challenges are present near Beijing and coastal parts of China?

A

Warm, humid summers that bring fungal disease risks; often vyds planted on flat land with poor drainage and fertile soils

6
Q

Which Chinese region has arguably the best environment for viticulture, and why?

A

Yunnan in the far south; sub-tropical humid climate, but vines are planted on high-altitude slopes which moderates temps and humidity

7
Q

What are most Chinese vineyards planted with?

A

Varieties suitable for table grapes or raisins

8
Q

What is the model for Chinese winemaking?

A

Bordeaux red winemaking, with prolonged maturation in barriques

9
Q

What is the issue with labeling requirements and taxation for Chinese wine?

A

wine has traditionally been treated as a food product, but taxed as an industrial product (adds 10% to the price of wine)