Dongshan Old Rice Wine

Dongshan Old Rice Wine

Dongshan Old Rice Wine is a protected geographical indication product.

Dongshan Old Rice Wine is a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　Dongshan Old Rice Wine is a uniquely mellow alcoholic beverage brewed from glutinous rice in areas such as Muzidian and Donggucheng in the eastern mountainous region of Macheng City. It has a clear color, a sweet and mellow taste, is rich in texture without being harsh on the stomach, and yet gentle while still packing a lasting kick. According to laboratory tests by relevant authorities, the wine contains polysaccharides and reducing sugars, proteins, 16 types of amino acids, as well as calcium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, iron, and vitamin B, making it highly nutritious. Old rice wine is closely tied to local life, with a popular saying: “Old rice wine, hearth fire — except for the emperor, we’re the best.” Currently, the Dongmu Mountain area produces around six to seven thousand tons of old rice wine annually. The varieties have expanded from the original “first brew” and “pot brew” to over ten types today, including “osmanthus wine” and “peach spring wine,” which are sold as far as Anhui, Henan, and Wuhan. (Macheng)