Puchang Beichun 2015
Red Wine from Xinjiang, China
Puchang Beichun 2015
Red Wine from Xinjiang, China
Profile:
Color: Deep ruby colour with a light purple hue
Nose: Attractive aroma dominated by red fruit, rose and followed by vanilla and cinnamon spice
Palate: Silky and consistent texture with notes of ripe red fruit, dried raspberry, and a touch of wolfberries. The finish is soft with well-balanced acidity.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled meats, roast lamb, or pasta with tomato-based sauces.
What’s In It: 100% Beichun
How It Was Made:
Climate & Terroir: The Turpan Valley in Xinjiang experiences a sunny, dry climate with extreme diurnal temperature variations (average temperature: 14.4°C). The vineyards are at 650m above sea level, planted in alluvial soil composed of Gobi gravel, sand, and silt. Vines are 26 years old and irrigated naturally with Tian Shan Mountain snowmelt via the underground Karez water system.
Winemaking: After 15 days of post-fermentation maceration, 50% of the wine is aged in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels, while the other 50% is aged in stainless steel tanks. The wine is blended, lightly filtered, and bottled without excessive manipulation, preserving its natural character.