The Winery Map of Qiushan Valley

Mystic Island Winery

There are 6 other wineries in the district today.

Characteristics of Qiushan Valley Wine District

Qiushan Valley is one of the strongest wine districts in China.
To the east, the Qiushan reservoir moderates the extreme local temperatures.
To the north, Mount Qiushan blocks the harsh winter winds.
To the west are rolling hills that form a natural barrier against strong winds, while allowing gentle sea breezes to pass through.

Four Core Wine Regions of Penglai:
"One Belt and Three Valleys"

Four Core Wine Regions of Penglai: "One Belt and Three Valleys"

Climate

Annual sunlight of 2511.4 hours

Annual frost-free period of 216 days

Average Annual Precipitation 683.9mm

Average annual temperature of 12.8°C
July average temperature of 24.8°C and
January average temperature of -1.8°C

Altitude and growing season

1622 hours of sunlight during the grape growing season
(mid-april to early october)

Elevation ranges from 10-80 meters above sea level

Precipitation during grape growing season is 583.5mm, accounting for 85.3% of the annual precipitation

Diurnal range (temperature difference between day
and night) is greater than 10°C

Latitude & Soil

Latitude 37°25' - 37°50'

The topography is dominated by low hills

Te soild consists mainly of sand and gravel

Shallow Root
Sandy Loam Layer:
High organic content, loose porosity, good permeability.

Middle Root
Loam Layer:
Compact texture, poor aeration and water permeability; through deep ploughing there is increased material energy transfer with the subsoil layer.

Deep Root
Subsoil Layer:
Deep ploughing before planting breaks the subsurface soil, which helps the root system obtain more water and fertilizer needed for the growth of the grapes.

Soil Structure

There is a noticeable variation in soil type within the Valley. Those areas of silt loam have higher organic matter and a correspondingly higher level of nutrient availability, which makes them more fertile.

As a result, Mystic Vineyard is divided into terraces that exploit the differences in the Valley's soils. The varied soils create unique parcels of fruit with different characteristics that add complexity to the resulting wines.

Soil Characteristics

Vineyard Size: 16.16 hectares (242.37 mu)
currently planted: 11.6 hectares (174 mu)
Planting Plan: 191 plots of terrace on gentle, rolling hills Organization: 2m between rows, 1m between vines
Orientation: the vine spacings were designed to maximize air flow and sunlight