China is not only advancing in technology and industry: it is also emerging as a powerhouse in the world of wine. Regions such as Ningxia, Shanxi, Yunnan or Yantai have begun to gain international recognition thanks to their technical development and qualitative ambition. With the aim of bringing this new reality closer to the Canary Islands sector, the Association of Sommeliers and Tasters from the Canary Islands (ASCCC) is organising a professional tasting that will provide first-hand knowledge of six references that are representative of the current panorama.
The tasting will be held on 15 December 2025, at 17:00, in Gran Canaria, exclusively for professionals in the sector.
A training initiative promoted by the ASCCC
The president of the ASCCC, Ana Angélica Hernández Pérez, Higher Technician in Viticulture, Trainer of Trainers of Wines and Vinegars of Montilla-Moriles, and Creator of Ambassadors of Canary Island Wines, promotes this call with the aim of broadening the technical perspective of the sector in the islands.
“Chinese wines are at a turning point; it is necessary to know how they are evolving in order to understand where the international market is heading,” says Hernández.
Ziyang Zhang will conduct the online tasting.
The session will be guided live online by Ziyang Zhang, a professional with a privileged vision of Chinese wine and Spanish wine, especially Canarian wine. His profile stands out for:
- Official Ambassador of the Peng Lai region (China).
- Official educator of the Yan Tai region.
- Advisor to the Chinese Embassy in Spain on wine matters.
- Director of Guía Peñín China and taster of Chinese and Spanish wines for the guide.
- Ambassador of Canarian Wines, a recognition that underlines his commitment and knowledge about the elaborations of the Archipelago.
Zhang has visited six Chinese wine regions over the past decade, interned at local wineries and tasted more than 800 Chinese wines, giving him a solid and technical overview of the current scene.
Trend-setting Chinese regions
China is home to an expanding wine mosaic:
- Ningxia: an emerging power in red wines with an international profile.
- Yunnan: high altitude vineyards and wines of great freshness.
- Shanxi: a land of complex Bordeaux-inspired reds.
- Yantai and Huailai: regions that stand out for their modern and precise whites.
The combination of investment, technology and climatic diversity is accelerating the country’s rise as a quality producer.
The selected wines: six references to discover today’s Chinese wines
1. Changyu Noble Dragon – Riesling, Yantai (2018) | White
Fresh and elegant, one of the flagships of Chinese white wine.
2. JiangYu Mist – Chardonnay, Yantai (2023) : White
Expressive and modern, ideal for getting to know the country’s new line of whites.
3. Chapter and Verse Reserve – Chardonnay, Huailai (2021) | White
White with depth and balance, marked by its good cellar work.
4. Wild Pony – Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot, Ningxia : Red wine
Powerful and structured red wine, representative of China’s most acclaimed region.
5. 6000 Li – Cabernet Sauvignon, Yunnan (2022) : Red wine
A vibrant and fresh expression of high altitude vineyards.
6. Château Rongzi Black Label Reserve – Shanxi : Red Wine
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Marselan, with an elegant and distinctive profile.
Practical information: registration, price and location
This activity is exclusively for professionals in the sector.
Price: 100 €.
Registration is compulsory:
Call or send WhatsApp to 600 254 871.
Location:
Las Palmas School of Hotel Management (Gran Canaria)
Date and time: 15 December 2025 – 17:00 h
Ziyang Zhang will conduct the tasting live and online, with interaction and detailed explanation of each wine.
Conclusion: a unique opportunity for the professional sector in the Canary Islands
This tasting is an exceptional opportunity to learn about the progress of Chinese wine and its growing influence on the global scene. Thanks to the initiative of the ASCCC and the expert presence of Ziyang Zhang, who is also an Ambassador of Canary Island Wines, the professional sector of the islands will be able to enter a wine universe in full transformation.
