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About Single Variety Series

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About the terroir of Petit Verdot

etit Verdot is a late-ripening variety that has difficulty reaching maturity in cool climate regions, which can result in wines made with it that have some raw green aromas and a slightly bitter taste. In warmer climates, it is possible to produce a red wine that is structured, fruity and floral, with a very distinct personality and great potential for ageing.

More accumulated temperature and long frost-free periods during the growing season in the Laixi appellation provide an inherent advantage for the growth of Petit Verdot.

The grapes for the single-vineyard Petit Verdot are sourced from the Newland 4 plot, which has a sunny slope and a north-south orientation, allowing for more sunshine. It is also on high terrain, with good drainage and aeration to ensure the health of the vineyard. The soil is clay loamy, thick and fertile, rich in calcium carbonate and other minerals. It is very conducive to the growth and ripening of Petit Verdot and the development of a unique flavor profile.

For high germination rate and many water sprout of Petit Verdot: we do green pruning in three times to prevent nutrient wastage.

For poor uprightness of branches: we ensure the uprightness of branches by increasing the number of wires on the trellis system and tying them in time.

For high fruit setting: we achieve a balance of tree vigour and yield through green harvest, while ensuring the maturity and quality of each bunch of fruit.

Water supply on demand: excessive drought during the ripening period of Petit Verdot can lead to "stiff berries", which requires regular water and fertilizer management, and appropriate and timely watering and irrigation.

2020 is the third vintage of Petit Verdot and each vintage has given us enough surprises. The rainfall in 2020 was very good, with sunny weather and moderate drought during the ripening period. The health of Petit Verdot was very good. Petit Verdot reached a very good ripeness and the sugar-acid ratio was very well balanced.

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About the Vinification of Petit Verdot

Because of the excellent performance, we were amazed by the first vintage of Petit Verdot, which showed a lot of potential. Although 2018 was not released as a single variety, the professionals who tasted this wine and theC9P fans can't wait for the release of the single variety. The 2020 Petit Verdot is the third vintage harvested, with a slightly altered aroma compared to the previous year, a sense of spice, very strong herbal notes, great acidity, and long, fine tannins.

We use gravity vinification methods based on the winery's actual conditions, and we use stainless steel carts to manually fill the tanks. This reduces the involvement of the pump and ensures that the fruit flavors are not affected to the greatest extent possible.

By adjusting the degree of grape crushing and the frequency of the pumping cycle, the extraction of tannins can be well controlled.

After fermentation was completed all the wine was aged in oak barrels for 12 months. The proportion of new barrels was reduced in order to reduce excessive oak intervention and to highlight varietal characteristics.

Dark ruby color wine with purple nuances. Delicate floral notes, such as violet, lavender & pronounced scents of blackberries, gooseberries & raspberries, also with hints of dried herbs and black pepper. In the mouth, the wine delivers black fruits & floral fragrances, mocha notes & cedar when swirling. Full bodied wine with intense, structured layered tannins, while the acidity really fresh up & crisp the wine. The finish is marvelous, A seductive wine to enjoy through the time.

A total of 20,000 bottles were made in the year 2020. We not only used a single variety, but also ensured the concept of a single plot. Precision management and strict yield control were achieved, with production fluctuating slightly depending on vintage performance.

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About the awards of Petit Verdot