Vine Cultivars in China

China is one of the oldest Vitis origins in the world. There are V. amurensis (Maxim) Rupr., V. flexuosa Thunb., V. quinquangularis Rehd., and etc..

Chinese winemakers have imported many cultivars, which come from Europe and North American, into China over 100 years.

Now, let’s introduce the most popular Vine Cultivars used in Chinese Wine Industry.

Red cultivars: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Gernischet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Gamay Noir, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Granoir, Yan74, and some cultivars which were crossed by V. Vinifera and V. amurensis (Maxim) Rupr..

White cultivars: Chardonnay, Riesling, Italian Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muller-Thurgau, Ugni Blanc, Ecolly.