Xiba Rice Wine

Xiba Rice Wine

　　Xiba Rice Wine dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, as evidenced by brewing vessels and musical figurines unearthed from cliff tomb relics of that period within the Xiba region. Its brewing method has been passed down among the people. By the Song Dynasty, Chen Laozu, who once compared sword skills and philosophized with Emperor Zhao Kuangyin on Mount Hua, retreated to Yuantong Temple in Xiba. He gathered folk recipes, refined the techniques, and improved the production, creating Taoist rice wine. This significantly elevated the quality of local wineries, and their products were widely distributed along the river, as evidenced by the ancient pottery kiln ruins stretching several kilometers.

Later, the technique was kept secret within the Chen family. The wine is pure in quality, rich in rice aroma, and boasts an excellent taste. Drinking it in moderation has the effects of warming the stomach, nourishing the skin, and enhancing vitality.