Description
Type: Red
Country: China
Region: Turpan Valley, Xinjiang
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Percentage: 16.2%
Viticulture: Natural Wine | Certified Organic | Vegan Friendly
Ratings: 90 James Suckling Points
Climate: Turpan is sunny and dry all year-round with little rain of only 16-20mm per year. Average temperature is 14.4°C with extreme diurnal temperature variations. Growing season is around 270 days, 3000-3200 sunshine hours per year. The dramatic swing in temperature variation means that our grapes’ exposure to sunlight increases the ripening qualities while the sudden drop in temperature at night preserves the balance of natural acids in the grapes, resulting in more resilient and intense flavoured grapes with high acid and high sugar contents.
Color: Ruby red
Nose: Warm, ripe berries like bouquet, intense and concentrated fragrance of rich black fruits
Palate: Black cherry and plum notes to the palate with ripe flavors of raisins and forest floor. Smooth and supple finish to the wine
About the Winery:
Very much an oasis in the middle of the desert, Puchang – located in Turpan Valley, China’s Xinjiang province – now comprises approximately 100 hectares of vineyards which produce up to 130,000 bottles each year. Puchang was first established in 1975. In 2008, Hong Kong businessman, Mr K.K. Cheung purchased the estate, giving it a new direction as one of the first organic wine producers in China.
Puchang focuses on organic viticulture and winemaking with unwavering dedication and care under quality management. It also works with distinctive local grapes to present the taste of Xinjiang terroir. Thanks to the extreme desert climate, this land is almost entirely free of pests. Puchang is certified by ECOCERT as being organically maintained, which is an indication of its fine standard at the international level.
