Renaissance Project 2021

Name: Renaissance Project 2021
Brand: FARMentation
SKU: farmentation-renaissanceprojectblackmuscatorangewine-2021-11.5%-750ml
Price: 68.00 SGD
Availability: InStock

$68.00

This wine marks the inaugural release of FARMentation’s Renaissance Project, dedicated to reviving China’s heritage grape varieties. At its centre is Black Muscat or 玫瑰香, one of the earliest wine grapes introduced to China and a variety with deep historical significance, now rarely bottled on its own.

Early-harvested Muscat Hambourg undergoes extended skin contact, with 30 days of low-temperature maceration in stainless steel before gentle pressing. Fermentation proceeds naturally, followed by 18 months of ageing in neutral oak barrels. The wine is bottled unfiltered, preserving texture and aromatic depth.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep amber hue with an expressive yet balanced profile. Oriental aromas of lychee, ginger flower, citrus peel, ripe apple, and subtle saline notes lead into a juicy, textured palate. Despite its aromatic intensity, the wine remains dry, structured, and highly drinkable.

This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake, but a deliberate act of reinterpretation by giving new voice to a grape that has long shaped China’s viticultural identity.

About FARMentation

FARMentation® is a Yunnan-based rural fermentation project founded by Yuchen, a Chinese winemaker trained across major wine regions in Europe and South America. With a doctoral background in winemaking, Yuchen combines technical precision with a deep commitment to agriculture, rural culture, and low-intervention practices.

After completing his studies in Germany, Yuchen returned to Yunnan and began working in the Shangri-La region, where high-altitude vineyards and mountain villages became the foundation of his winemaking journey. FARMentation® represents a return home and a long-term exploration of terroir through fermentation.

The project is guided by a collective philosophy of “growing in freedom, fermenting good stuff,” focusing on natural fermentations carried out at origin. FARMentation® works with local fruit, historic vineyards, and traditional grape varieties, aiming to revitalise rural landscapes while expressing the clarity, freshness, and tension shaped by Yunnan’s altitude and light.

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