- Shaoshing is one of the most famous varieties of huangjiu, or traditional Chinese wines, fermented from rice.
- It is widely used as both a beverage and a cooking wine in Chinese cuisine
- Shaoxing wine has been in production since dynastic times.
- Large quantities are made and stored in the classic Shaoxing wine container over long periods of time.
Shaoxing wine has been in production since dynastic times. Large quantities are made and stored in the classic Shaoxing wine container over long periods of time.It is also bottled for domestic consumption and for shipping internationally. Aged wines are referred to by year of brewing, similar to grape vintage year
