Dongqu Shaoxing Wine (Gift Box) 2007

Category:
 
Chinese Wines & Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Rice Wines
Producer:
 
Dongqu
Label Name:
 
Shaoxing Wine (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Shaoxing, Zhejiang
Volume:
 
300ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-20°C

Awards/Ratings
boutique vintage releases (2007, 2009, 2010) sold by specialist retailers

Tasting Note
Aged huangjiu with tangerine peel, agarwood, honey, toasted nut and toffee notes; mellow umami and gentle oxidative warmth, long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Chinese: braised pork belly (hong shao rou), drunken chicken, steamed crab, mapo tofu, congee. Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, pâté, aged cheeses, braised short ribs.

Production Method
Handcrafted single-vintage winter brew from glutinous rice and traditional qu; aged >10 years in mountain cellars, bottled without blending or added caramel.

Vineyard Info
DongQu (冬趣) is a boutique Shaoxing producer focusing on high-end single-vintage huangjiu, founded by young entrepreneurs; uses own rice and local water and exports to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Europe.