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Wines and Chinese New Year. 2019, Year of the Earth Pig

Wines and Chinese New Year: if red wine is in the spotlight for the Chinese New Year, what about the grape varieties in our cellars?

For us in France, who follow the Gregorian calendar, 2019 has already begun a few weeks ago. However, this was not yet the case in the East, where the year only begins in the first week of February. Indeed, The Chinese New Year festivities begin on February 5th, under the sign of the Earth Pig..

Cavissima takes this opportunity to wish you a wonderful year and also to discuss the relationship that Asia has with French regional products.

THE STORY OF THE CHINESE NEW YEAR

To understand the importance of the event, it is necessary to go back to Antiquity.

It was during the Han dynasty (140-88 BC) that the first correlation between seasonal changes and the lunar cycle was established. However, the celebration of the new moon, which marks the beginning of a new year in Chinese culture, only began during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912). It was they who established this moment as a new beginning. Thus, Chinese New Year has been celebrated since the 17th century..

Subject to the first lunar month, the date of the new year is never fixed. It generally falls between the end of January and the beginning of February. This annual event concludes with the Lantern Festival., 15 days later.

2019 is the Year of the Earth Pig. It is a bringer of good luck and a symbol of prosperity. Moreover, it represents plant germination and the featured material is woodCan't we see it? a prosperous year for our winegrowers ?

AND WHAT ABOUT THE WINE IN ALL OF THIS?

First, according to the latest statistics, China is the 5th largest consumer of wine in the world (red, white, and sparkling). A respectable position for a country with over 1.386 billion inhabitants… However, the country remains the world's leading consumer of red wine. The reason? This color symbolizes happiness, power, and fortune.

If The lunar calendar brings about celebration for Easterners; Westerners, particularly winemakers, are also very attached to it.Cavissima sees, in the coming year, a beautiful connection between the vine and the Year of the Pig. Indeed, many biodynamic practitioners study and follow lunar cycles in order to minimize intervention in the vineyards.

This is the case, for example winemakers we met at the Biodyvin trade fairThe natural influence of the satellite and its impact on crops allows for a reduction in treatments and for intervention in pruning, bud removal, and harvesting at the most opportune times. As a result, the vines thrive.

These celebrations are finally an opportunity to wish each other good fortune and enjoy reliable favorites. Full-bodied, smooth, robust, mild, powerful – all sensations and emotions can be found in the cellars of Cavissima.

OUR FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS

We invite you to discover our exceptional red wines, which will perfectly complement festive dishes:

 

All that remains is for us to wish you a very happy Chinese New Year!

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