Nu'Er Hong Shaoxing Huadiao 10 Years

Category:
 
Chinese Wines & Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Rice Wines
Producer:
 
Nu'Er Hong
Label Name:
 
Shaoxing Huadiao 10 Years
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Shaoxing, Zhejiang
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C


Tasting Note
Clear amber color; aromas of dried orchard fruit, caramel, toasted nuts and soy/umami. Mellow, slightly sweet palate with savory depth, gentle acidity and a warm, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Chinese: hairy crab, steamed/roasted seafood, drunken chicken, braised pork belly, dim sum. Western: roasted pork or chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses and roasted nuts.

Production Method
Traditional huangjiu method: steamed glutinous rice and wheat starter (qu), natural fermentation and 10 years aging in earthenware/jar cellars; occasional caramel coloring used for appearance.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Shaoxing Nu'er Hong (女儿红) brewery based in Shaoxing (上虞), a local brand rooted in the region's tradition of storing wine for daughters' weddings and producing aged Huadiao varieties.