Wine style
Wine style
Ningxia Marselan
Ningxia Marselan
Ningxia Marselan
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China
It is a fascinating cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache that has found its true spiritual home in northern China. Expect a plush texture loaded with ripe berries and a distinct savory edge that keeps things interesting.
It is a fascinating cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache that has found its true spiritual home in northern China. Expect a plush texture loaded with ripe berries and a distinct savory edge that keeps things interesting.
It is a fascinating cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache that has found its true spiritual home in northern China. Expect a plush texture loaded with ripe berries and a distinct savory edge that keeps things interesting.
Body
Big & Bold
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Vibrant Balance
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Forgotten cross
Chinese adoption
Signature red
Back in 1961, scientists crossed Cabernet Sauvignon with Grenache hoping for high yields, but the low-yield result was shelved entirely. Decades later, Chinese winemakers imported Marselan and realized the arid climate of Ningxia was perfect for it. While France treated it like an ugly duckling, China saw a swan, adopting it as a potential signature red for the entire nation.
Back in 1961, scientists crossed Cabernet Sauvignon with Grenache hoping for high yields, but the low-yield result was shelved entirely. Decades later, Chinese winemakers imported Marselan and realized the arid climate of Ningxia was perfect for it. While France treated it like an ugly duckling, China saw a swan, adopting it as a potential signature red for the entire nation.
Back in 1961, scientists crossed Cabernet Sauvignon with Grenache hoping for high yields, but the low-yield result was shelved entirely. Decades later, Chinese winemakers imported Marselan and realized the arid climate of Ningxia was perfect for it. While France treated it like an ugly duckling, China saw a swan, adopting it as a potential signature red for the entire nation.
Why it's special
Perfect balance
Modern style
Unique taste
Unlike traditional Bordeaux grapes that can struggle to ripen fully or get too harsh, Marselan achieves a perfect balance of fruitiness and structure here. It offers the plush body of Grenache with the elegance of Cabernet, creating a wine that feels incredibly modern. It is arguably the most exciting thing happening in Asian viticulture right now because it tastes completely unique.
Unlike traditional Bordeaux grapes that can struggle to ripen fully or get too harsh, Marselan achieves a perfect balance of fruitiness and structure here. It offers the plush body of Grenache with the elegance of Cabernet, creating a wine that feels incredibly modern. It is arguably the most exciting thing happening in Asian viticulture right now because it tastes completely unique.
Unlike traditional Bordeaux grapes that can struggle to ripen fully or get too harsh, Marselan achieves a perfect balance of fruitiness and structure here. It offers the plush body of Grenache with the elegance of Cabernet, creating a wine that feels incredibly modern. It is arguably the most exciting thing happening in Asian viticulture right now because it tastes completely unique.
Who's gonna like it
Zin lovers
Generous fruit
Future wine
Anyone who loves Zinfandel or modern Spanish reds will absolutely lose their mind over this stuff. It has that generous fruit profile that hits the palate immediately, supported by just enough spice to feel sophisticated. If you are tired of the same old Merlots and want to taste the literal future of the wine world, grab a bottle immediately.
Anyone who loves Zinfandel or modern Spanish reds will absolutely lose their mind over this stuff. It has that generous fruit profile that hits the palate immediately, supported by just enough spice to feel sophisticated. If you are tired of the same old Merlots and want to taste the literal future of the wine world, grab a bottle immediately.
Anyone who loves Zinfandel or modern Spanish reds will absolutely lose their mind over this stuff. It has that generous fruit profile that hits the palate immediately, supported by just enough spice to feel sophisticated. If you are tired of the same old Merlots and want to taste the literal future of the wine world, grab a bottle immediately.
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