Overview of Wine in China is the first comprehensive and systematic introduction of Chinese wine in the world. The book covers the history of Chinese wine, the development of wine regions, grape varieties, cultivation and management, winemaking, wine tasting, wine services, Chinese wine education and scientific research, laws and regulations, and other aspects. The book also gives a detailed introduction of the distribution of wine regions in China, the general situation of the industry, the terrain, climate, soil of the wine regions, the representative wineries, and the characteristics of their wine. Fluent text, beautiful pictures, and innovative work not only make this book of high academic and collection value but also make it a rare guide to Chinese wine consumption and travel.

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Contents
Introduction
Part One All Aspects of Wine in China
Chapter 1 The History of Chinese Wine 2
1.1 Origin and Spread of Wine 2
1.2 Early Wine Culture in China 4
1.3 The Development of Vitis vinifera Varieties in China 4
1.4 China， the Ancient World of Wine 5
References 6
Chapter 2 Climate of Chinese Wine Regions 8
2.1 Global Distribution of Vines 8
2.2 The Main Natural Factors Affecting Viticulture 8
2.3 Distribution and Climate Zoning of Grape-Producing Areas in China 14
2.4 Overview of the Characteristics of Each Zone 15
References 17
Chapter 3 Main Wine Grape Varieties Cultivated in China 18
3.1 Grape Species， Varieties， and Rootstocks 18
3.2 The Impact of Varieties on Wine Quality 22
3.3 Key Red Wine Varieties Cultivated in China 25
3.4 Key White-Wine Varieties 31
References 37
Chapter 4 Vineyard Management 38
4.1 Establishing a Vineyard 38
4.2 Viticulture Mode 42
4.3 Vine Burial for Protection against the Winter Chill 48
4.4 Rational Protection of the Vineyard 49
4.5 Harvesting 50
4.6 Development Mode of Vineyard 51
References 52
Chapter 5 Winemaking 53
5.1 Maceration: Vinification of Red Wine 54
5.2 Direct Pressing: Vinification of White Wine 56
5.3 Fermentation 58
5.4 Wine Stabilization and Maturation 59
5.5 Packaging 63
References 67
Chapter 6 Wine Tasting 68
6.1 Good Conditions 68
6.2 Wine Sample 69
6.3 Four Steps of Tasting 70
References 79
Chapter 7 Wine with Food 80
7.1 Wine and Food Interaction 80
7.2 Application of the Flavor Interactions 82
7.3 Examples of Wine and Food Pairing 83
7.4 How to Pair Chinese Food with Wine 84
References 94
Chapter 8 Wine Storage and Service 95
8.1 Wine Storage 95
8.2 Wine Service 97
8.3 Seller Type and Sale Model 101
8.4 Consumer Type 102
References 103
Chapter 9 Chinese Wine Law Construction and Quality Supervision System 104
9.1 Chinese Laws Related to Wine 104
9.2 Wine Standard System 104
9.3 Regulations on Wine Production Management and Market Supervision 110
References 112
Chapter 10 Higher Wine Education， Scientific Research， and Achievement Promotion in China 114
10.1 Higher Vitiviniculture Education 114
10.2 Grape and Wine Scientific Research and Achievement Promotion 117
10.3 Prospect of Future Development of the Chinese Wine Industry 123
References 124
Chapter 11 Status and Climatic Characteristics of Wine Regions in China 126
11.1 Cultivation Distribution 127
11.2 Cultivation Area 129
11.3 Cultivars 130
11.4 Climate Characteristics 134
References 138
Chapter 12 Development of Chinese Wine Market in 2019 140
12.1 Stable Development of Chinese Wine in 2019 140
12.2 Cyclical Bottom Run of Chinese Imported Wine in 2019 142
12.3 The Gap between Chinese Wine and the World 144
12.4 Importance of the Wine Industry in Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects in China 144
References 145
Part two Wine Regions in China
Chapter 13 Northeast 148
13.1 Geography 148
13.2 Climate 149
13.3 Soil 150
13.4 Main Varieties 150
13.5 Main Wine Areas 151
Chapter 14 Jing-Jin-Ji 166
14.1 Geography 166
14.2 Climate 168
14.3 Soil 168
14.4 Main Varieties and Wine Areas 169
Chapter 15 Shandong 190
15.1 Geography 190
15.2 Climate 191
15.3 Soil 192
15.4 Main Varieties 192
15.5 Main Wine Areas 192
Chapter 16 Ancient Yellow River 207
16.1 Geography 208
16.2 Climate 209
16.3 Soil 209
16.4 Main Varieties 209
16.5 Main Wine Areas 209
Chapter 17 Loess Plateau 212
17.1 Geography 214
17.2 Climate 214
17.3 Soil 215
17.4 Main Varieties 215
17.5 Main Wine Areas 215
Chapter 18 Inner Mongolia 226
18.1 Geography 226
18.2 Climate 227
18.3 Soil 228
18.4 Main Varieties and Wine Areas 228
Chapter 19 Helan Mountains East 234
19.1 Geography 236
19.2 Climate 236
19.3 Soil 236
19.4 Main Varieties 237
19.5 Main Wine Areas 237
Chapter 20 Hexi Corridor 258
20.1 Geography 260
20.2 Climate 260
20.3 Soil 260
20.4 Main Varieties and Wine Areas 260
Chapter 21 Xinjiang 269
21.1 Geography 269
21.2 Climate 270
21.3 Soil 271
21.4 Main Varieties 271
21.5 Main Wine Areas 271
Chapter 22 Southwestern Mountainous Area 290
22.1 Geography 292
22.2 Climate 294
22.3 Soil 295
22.4 Main Varieties 295
22.5 Major Wine Areas 296
Chapter 23 Special Region 308
23.1 Geography 309
23.2 Climate 310
23.3 Soil 310
23.4 Main Varieties 311
23.5 Main Wine Areas 311
Index 316