New Shaanxi chateau for top winemaker Changyu

Changyu Pioneer Wine Co, China's oldest wine company and largest winemaker by sales, opened a new chateau in Shaanxi province on Oct 9 to further increase its product lineup and cater to a wider range of consumers.

The 600 million yuan ($97.98 million) Chateau Changyu Reina covers 73.3 hectares in Xianyang, which was the capital of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC). It is expected to produce 3,000 tons of premium wine a year.

The chateau integrating grape cultivation, winemaking, sightseeing and recreation is the first of its kind in the northwestern province to be developed to meet international standards, according to the company.