Lajia Wine

Lajia Wine

　　The industrious and ingenious people of Shuitian have created a rich culinary culture through their long history of labor. One of their unique offerings is the pure-tasting, refreshing, and distinctly special “Lajia Wine.”

Lajia Wine is brewed from glutinous rice and originates from sweet rice wine (glutinous rice wine). The basic brewing method is as follows: steam the glutinous rice, let it cool, break it up, mix it with distiller’s yeast and cold boiled water, and ferment it in a jar to produce sweet rice wine. Then dilute the sweet rice wine with water, store it for a long time, remove the residue—and you get “Lajia Wine.” High-quality Lajia Wine features a greenish hue, a spicy yet mellow and strong taste, along with the sweet aroma of honey.

“Lajia Wine” is a premium hospitality drink among the Shuitian people. A bowl of it brings a refreshing and generous feeling, cooling the body and relieving summer heat. Sipped slowly and savored, it is sure to enchant. This traditional brewing technique has been passed down through generations of Shuitian families, making Lajia Wine a local specialty of the region.