Li's Estate Maple Leaves Cabernet Franc 利思酒莊 楓品麗珠乾紅葡萄酒 2022

Li's Estate Maple Leaves Cabernet Franc 2022 – DWWA Silver, IWSC Silver, CEWC Silver. 100% Cabernet Franc from 8-year-old vines in Heli vineyard block. Hand-harvested, aged 12 months in French oak. Ruby-red with violet, cherry, black plum, bell pepper & graphite. Silky yet structured tannins, long finish. From a 700-mu Second Growth estate once honored as a national gift.

利思酒莊 楓品麗珠乾紅葡萄酒 2022｜DWWA銀獎、IWSC銀獎、CEWC銀獎，100%品麗珠釀造，源自賀利基地8年老藤。人工採摘，法國橡木桶陳釀12個月。寶石紅色，散發紫羅蘭、櫻桃、黑李子與甜椒香氣，點綴石墨礦物韻味。單寧絲滑而有結構感，餘味悠長。700畝自有園區，二級列級莊出品，曾為國禮用酒。

Li's Estate is deeply rooted in the heart of the eastern foothills of Ningxia's Helan Mountains, with 700 mu of its own vineyards. The estate is divided into three distinct terroir plots, where pure and diverse fruits provide a solid foundation for crafting exceptional wines.

Founded in 2013 by Mr. Li Xueren, who successfully transitioned from the real estate industry driven by a pure passion for wine, the estate embodies his core philosophy: "making wine is like conducting oneself." Through a decade of dedication, he transformed once-barren land into a boutique winery that harmoniously blends traditional culture with modern winemaking artistry.

The wines have collectively won over a hundred gold medals at prestigious international competitions such as Decanter and Brussels. The flagship wine, "Li's Estate Family Heritage Dry Red," has been selected into the authoritative wine guide Bettane & Desseauve and was once presented as a national gift to the President of Russia, earning recognition at the highest level. The estate also holds the regional distinction of rapidly advancing from a Fifth Growth to a Second Growth in the Helan Mountain East Foothills Classification within ten years, now standing among the highest-ranked estates and as one of the youngest top-classified wineries in the appellation.

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc
ABV: 15.5%

Winemaking: Grapes are sourced from 8-year-old vines in the Heli vineyard block of Li's Estate. The process includes hand-harvesting, cluster selection, destemming, berry selection, cold maceration, fermentation with seed removal, and malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: The wine presents a ruby-red color, with aromas of violet, cherry, black plum, and herbal notes such as bell pepper. A rich and fragrant profile is elegantly highlighted by a hint of graphite. On the palate, it is smooth yet textured, with silky and substantial tannins leading to a long, lingering finish.

Awards:
2023 CEWC China Fine Wine Challenge – Silver Medal
2024 Inaugural IWSC China Region Wine Competition (Manas, Xinjiang) – Silver Medal
2024 Decanter World Wine Awards – Silver Medal

利思酒莊深植於寧夏賀蘭山東麓核心產區，坐擁700畝自有葡萄園。園區分佈於三個風土各異的地塊，以純淨多樣的果實，為釀造頂級葡萄酒奠定堅實基礎。

創辦人李學仁先生於2013年懷抱初心，從房地產業成功跨界，投入葡萄酒事業。他以 「做酒如做人」 為核心理念，歷經十年堅守，將昔日的荒灘建設為一座融合傳統文化與現代釀酒技藝的精品酒莊。

酒款累計榮獲品醇客、布魯塞爾等國際賽事金獎逾百項，旗艦酒款「利思酒莊家族傳承乾紅」入選葡萄酒權威指南《貝丹‧德梭葡萄酒年鑑》，並曾作為國禮贈予俄羅斯總統，品質獲國家層面認可。 產區最高榮譽：酒莊在十年間由五級快速晉升為賀蘭山東麓二級列級莊，躋身產區最高等級之列，亦是當前最年輕的頂級列級莊之一。

年份：2022

葡萄品種 : 品麗珠

酒精度：15.5%

釀造工藝：利思工廠賀利基地8年樹齡，人工採摘、穗選、除梗、選粒、冷沒漬、去籽酒精發酵、蘋果乳發酵，法國橡木桶陳釀12個月。

品鑑: 酒體呈寶石紅色，紫羅蘭、櫻桃、黑李子、甜椒等草本植物的香氣。濃郁的芬芳，有些許石墨香氣是香氣特徵裡面點睛之筆。口感柔和不乏質感，單寧絲滑有容量感，餘味悠長。

獲獎：
2023年CEWC中國優質葡萄酒挑戰賽銀獎
2024年首屆IWSC中國區葡萄酒競賽(新疆•瑪納斯)銀牌
2024年Decanter世界葡萄酒大賽銀牌