On the afernoon of May 31th,they first visited Beijing University of Agricluture Food Science and Engineering Colledge where they listened report about the colledge's recent achievements in teaching and scientific research on wine.Professor Li Demei gave lecture on discover Chinese wine region,shared information about structure of China wine area ,changes of alcoholic drinks production,domestic wine production and imported wine market.After the lecture,there was a grand tasting,gathering wines from China's nine provinces of 12 different varieties.During the tasting,professor Li answered questions on China's National Standard on Wine and Chinese wine export.

On June 1st,the students visited DIVA China.Established in 2009, DIVA CHINA is acting as the definitive link of the DIVA Network in the Mainland China, Hong-Kong and Taiwan. DIVA CHINA is a leading international wine trader in greater China market, which has built long-term cooperation with over 300 wine importers.General manager Yiftach Bar gave full introdution on DIVA networks,wine portfolios and business developements also discussed potentials of China wine makert.

At China Agricultural University engineering grape and wine research center,associate professor He Fei introduced the center,cooperation with wine enterprises,international communication and wine research.In 2004, COFCO group established cooperation with China Agricultural University,then invested 20 million yuan built China's first advanced wine research center.Then he guided the students visited the workshops,wine labs and cellar.

In recent years,wine industry in Beijing Fangshan district has developing very fast.At Fangshan Grape Plantation and Wine Industry Promotion Center,section chief Zhang Qiujie gave full introduction on Fang Shan geographical advantages,achieved industry scale&benefits,management institutions, support policies and local standards.There are now 18 chateaux in wine production.Wine grape vineyard has reached to 1333 hectares.

Chateau Bolongbao is the leading winery in Fang Shan district.After 20 years devotion on organic wines,the winery has grown to be an industry boutique chateau.After whole visit,markeitng director Tong Miao arranged wine tasting, 2014 Bolongbao organic red and 2015 organic white wines.She said the white has just won silver award on 2017 Decanter world wine awards.The wines arouse students exploring interest on Chinese wines.Some students showed great interest on Bolongbao's international organic certification,wine export,barnd stories and label design.Tong Miao also exchanged her opinions on Chinese wine pricing and changes on China wine consumption.

On June 2nd,the students travelled to Huailai region where they visited Chateau Sungod and Canaan winery.In Chateau Sungod,they visited its wine culture museum,30-year-old vineyard,Long Yan grape vineyard.Chateau Sungod wines served on state banquet for 30 years.It has become a national card.The students were very excited to tasted sparkling(100% chardonnay,aged 10 years on lees),Riesling white,merlot&cabernet sauvignon blend and 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon.The overall wine quality has surprised them.Some commended that the sparking was very like Champagne,it's high quality sparkling wine.Technical director Li Fudong and winemaker Xue Churan said," As a state-owned company also 30-year state banquet wine brand,Greatwall sungod should have the national confidence and determination to make the high quality sparkling wines.10 years ago,people don't know Asti and Prosecco,but now it's very popular.We believe Chinese consumers will prefer nuch more complex and high qualtiy sparkling wines in the future not just the aromatic and sweet."

After lunch,the students visited Canaan winery.During tasting,they listened an introduction on winery's architectural design, winery functions,philosophy of vineyard management and winemaking.The high quality of 2014 chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines impressed them.Someone said it's the best Chinese wines they've tasted.

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