Kuaijishan 20 Years Shaoxing Huadaio

Category:
 
Chinese Wines & Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Rice Wines
Producer:
 
Kuaijishan
Label Name:
 
20 Years Shaoxing Huadaio
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Shaoxing, Zhejiang
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
40-45°C

Awards/Ratings
Historic international gold medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition; brand named a China time-honored brand and G20 (Hangzhou 2016) designated wine; multiple national/international awards and quality certifications

Tasting Note
Rich aroma of caramel, dried fruits and lotus leaf; full-bodied, gently sweet with malt, nutty and dried-fruit flavors; warm, long finish.

Food Pairing
Asian: steamed/poached fish, hairy crab, braised pork belly (红烧肉), Peking duck; Western: roasted pork, duck confit, mushroom risotto, pâté or aged cheeses.

Production Method
Traditional Shaoxing huangjiu method: steamed glutinous rice and wheat qu ferment, pressed and jar-aged in pottery for years; sometimes caramel color added for hue.

Vineyard Info
Kuaijishan (会稽山) Shaoxing Wine Co., Ltd., founded 1743 in Shaoxing; major historic huangjiu producer and national-level heritage bearer.