Puchang Viaseres 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Puchang
Label Name:
 
Viaseres
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Turpan Valley, Xinjiang
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Saperavi
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2021 ISWC Silver Award; 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards Silver Medal; James Suckling 93 points

Tasting Note
Deep purple, almost opaque. Intense black fruits, black cherry and plum with pepper, cinnamon, violets and earthy spice. Seductive, fruit-forward palate with minerality and a spicy, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled beef, lamb chops, game (venison), mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, grilled lamb skewers (Xinjiang style), spicy Sichuan beef, Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Saperavi; fermented with extended maceration (~15 days), blended from tank and barrel, ~50% aged in 2nd/3rd-fill French oak, organic certified practices.

Vineyard Info
Puchang Vineyard (est.1975; redeveloped 2008) in Turpan Valley produces organic, Ecocert‑certified wines from ~100 ha; focused on Xinjiang varietals and sustainable viticulture.