Xiecunqiao

Xiecunqiao, a time-honored Chinese rice wine brand from Shaanxi, carries on the legacy of Ming and Qing imperial tribute wines. Crafted from Qinba glutinous rice and pure Han River water, its unique brewing techniques and rich cultural heritage make it a treasured symbol of southern Shaanxi.

Brand Story

Xiecunqiao wine originates from Xiecun Town, Yang County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, with a brewing history dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. According to local chronicles, Xiecun flourished along the Han River tributary, where the ancient Xiecun Bridge spanned the waters, attracting merchants and giving rise to numerous breweries. The region's abundant high-quality glutinous rice, dragon-beard grass, and the clear waters of the Han River provided ideal conditions for winemaking. During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, Xiecun rice wine was selected as a tribute to the imperial court, gaining widespread fame. In the Republican era, Xiecunqiao wineries continued the tradition as family-run workshops, following the ancient method of 'brewing in winter, maturing in spring,' involving over ten steps such as soaking, steaming, adding starter, fermenting, and pressing. The resulting wine was mellow and refreshing. After the founding of New China, production ceased for a time, but the folk craft survived. Since 2000, local efforts, led by intangible cultural heritage inheritors, have revived the ancient techniques, bringing this historic wine back to life. Xiecunqiao wine is not only a local specialty but also a testament to the agricultural and commercial history of the Han River basin, carrying the nostalgic memories of the people of southern Shaanxi.

“Xiecunqiao: Ancient Han River Brew, Timeless Aroma.”

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Cultural Note

The brewing of Xiecunqiao wine follows the 'Six Ancient Arts': grain selection, rice soaking, steaming, vat filling, fermentation, and pressing, all done by hand with strict attention to seasonality. The starter is made from wheat and peas, naturally inoculated to cultivate a unique microbial community. The process uses a 'three mashes, four waters' ratio to balance acidity and achieve harmony in the wine. Xiecunqiao wine culture is deeply intertwined with southern Shaanxi folk customs, where festivals and gatherings are marked by offerings to ancestors and hospitality, embodying the saying, 'No feast is complete without wine.'

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