90 POINTS Decanter 2023 Silver award winner!

CWSA 2023 - Gold Medal

Distinctive and luscious black and blue fruits greet you. Medium-full body. This wine is jammy with medium, well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish.

Origin: Mi Le, Yunnan, China

Altitude: 1480 metres

Varietal: Le Pourpre (Seibel 4646)

Alcohol Content: 13.8%

Service: Decant 60-90 minutes. Serve at 16°C - 19°C.

Vinification

Hand-cut clusters into 16kg baskets, then manual selection of individual berries. Manual crushing. Fermentation at 24°C for 12-15 days. 2-3 months in stainless steel. 6-12 months in new oak barrels. Limited production on select years. Estate bottled.

Climate and Soil

Typically 8-22°C. Lows 4-5°C; highs 26-27°C. Humidity 60-85%. 11-13.5 hrs sun per day. 850mm rain per year. Harvest in July. Sandy soil; fine and coarse sand. Good drainage. High in mineral content, especially iron; soil has a dull red appearance. Weakly alkaline. Natural fertiliser added during winter.

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Yunnan Red, established in 1997, has a wide portfolio of products and services based on the vine. From wines to spirits, from skin care to tourism, we aim to express the fruit to its fullest and bring the Yunnan sunshine to you.

不是所有葡萄都能享受雲南高原太陽的照耀

Not all grapes are lucky enough to enjoy the Yunnan highland sunshine