Wu Liang Ye Wuliangye (52%)

Category:
 
Chinese Wines & Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Baijiu
Producer:
 
Wu Liang Ye
Label Name:
 
Wuliangye (52%)
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Yibin, Sichuan.
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
52%
Grape(s):
 
sorghum, rice, glutinous rice, wheat, corn.
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
20-25°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold prize at the 1915 Panama-Pacific exposition; listed as national intangible cultural heritage (2008); widely awarded domestically and internationally; top-ranked Chinese spirits brand

Tasting Note
Intensely aromatic: floral and tropical fruit (pineapple), peppery spice, sweet grain, licorice and caramel; warming, long finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted and grilled meats, barbecue, rich stews, charcuterie; Peking duck, Sichuan hotpot, braised pork belly (hong shao rou), dim sum and spicy Chinese cold dishes.

Production Method
Solid-state pit fermentation of five grains using traditional qu starter, long fermentation, distillation, aging and master blending.

Vineyard Info
Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd., state-owned distillery formed from historic Yibin distilleries; flagship strong-aroma baijiu producer with century-old recipe.