Wine grape season begins by digging up vines

With spring approaching, workers are busy unearthing grapevines at the foot of Helan Mountain in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region.

Helan Mountain in Ningxia, located between 37 and 39 degrees north latitude — within the optimal zone for wine grapes — has the largest number of wineries and grape arbors in China.

Before winter, workers trim the grapevines and bury them. When spring comes, the vines are unearthed and tied on wooden stands.