Ranking of the Most Expensive Grape Varieties in China

Grapes are a fruit that many people enjoy eating, but there are a great many grape varieties. Common ones include Kyoho, Drunken Beauty, Muscat Hamburg, and so on. Prices differ among different grapes, so which grapes are the most expensive? Let us take a look below at the ranking of the most expensive grapes in China.

1. Ruby Roman grapes

Ruby Roman grapes were introduced into China in 1987, and their young shoots are purplish red with no fuzz. The reason it is called the most expensive is that at an auction in Tokyo, a single bunch of Ruby Roman grapes fetched a bid of more than 70,000 yuan. Currently, the price on e-commerce platforms is around 100 yuan-150 yuan/jin.

2. Chardonnay white grapes

Chardonnay white grapes are also called Xuedangli or Shadanni, and are the most popular variety for winemaking; they are also cultivated in China. Wine made from Chardonnay white grapes is priced between 300 yuan-1,000 yuan, while high-end white wine is priced at around 10,000 yuan.

3. Shine Muscat grapes

Shine Muscat was introduced from Japan; its color is green, but it is very pure and glossy, and can be called the "white, rich and beautiful" of grapes. The Shine Muscat variety entered China in recent years, and the domestic planted area is small, so the price is relatively high, several times more expensive than ordinary grapes.

4. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon is a late-ripening grape variety and is mainly used for winemaking. Because the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is a precious variety, it is rarely eaten and is grown specifically for winemaking; only a small amount is cultivated in China.

5. Gold Finger grapes

Gold Finger grapes are not only expensive but also very precious and rare. Gold Finger grapes have high sweetness, taste of rich rock sugar and milk, and are easy to store and not prone to cracking.

6. Pinot Noir grapes

Pinot Noir grapes are delicate; their precious quality lies in being an early-ripening variety, and they are very particular about the growing season, climate, and location. In addition, Pinot Noir grapes have thin skins and are also very difficult to grow, so the price is relatively high.

7. Queen Nina grapes

Queen Nina is a variety introduced from Japan, with features such as bright color, large berries, and a unique taste. It is rich in strawberry flavor and milk flavor, and its sweetness is quite high, with sugar content reaching 25-27 degrees. The taste is especially good and it is widely favored by consumers, so the price is high.

8. Merlot grapes

Merlot grapes taste soft, supple, and fruity. It is the exact opposite of Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot grapes are usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, and the red wine it produces is full of fruity aromas; it is a relatively expensive wine grape.

9. Sauvignon Blanc grapes

Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape with very distinctive characteristics; a refreshing taste, grassy aroma, and fragrance are all labels of Sauvignon Blanc. Originally from the Bordeaux and Loire Valley regions, it is now widely planted and can be used to make dry, light-style wine.

The above is an introduction to the ranking of the most expensive grapes in China. Compared with ordinary grapes, these 9 kinds of grapes still have relatively high prices on the market. By the way, among the grapes you have eaten, which one do you think is the most delicious?

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