Kouzi Wine Cellars and Architectural Complex

Kouzi Wine Cellars and Architectural Complex

The Kouzi Wine Cellars and Architectural Complex is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhui Province.

The Kouzi Wine architectural complex was built in 1951 on the foundation of ancient wineries such as “Xiangxingtai,” “Xiexuan Public,” “Xieshun,” and “Xi echang” located on the east bank of the old Suixi River. Most structures feature flush gable walls with brick screens, wind tower-style roofs, and facades modeled after pre-Soviet architectural styles. It is a relatively well-preserved modern complex that blends Chinese and Western elements.

The Kouzi wine cellars were first built in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties and have been in continuous use to this day, forming a unique microbial community. Coupled with its nationally unique chrysanthemum-core koji-making technique, this has given Kouzi wine its distinctive style, earning it nationwide renown. The Kouzi ancient well, said to have been dug during the Sui and Tang periods, has been maintained and used through the ages. It serves as historical evidence of Kouzi Winery’s inheritance of the “China Time-Honored Brand.” The Kouzi ancient cellars hold high scientific value for the study of liquor brewing techniques in the Jianghuai region.

Protected area: the building itself and the area within 10 meters below ground level.

Construction control zone: an area extending 15 meters outward from the boundary of the protected area.