China Great Wall Wine Co., Ltd. is a Chinese producer of

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based in Shacheng town,

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province, China. By production volume, Great Wall is China's largest wine enterprise, producing 50,000 tons in 2010.Great Wall Wine in talks for overseas vineyards – People's Daily Online
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Overview

Founded in 1983, Great Wall is a subsidiary of state-owned

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and their COFCO Wines & Spirits Co., Ltd.- a subsidiary of COFCO group that specializes in alcoholic drinks. Its main office is situated at the foot of the

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, next to the Guanting Lake. The company has 74.8 hectares (1,125 mu) of vineyards, mostly in

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province. More than ten different varieties of grapes are grown there. It uses 1,375 twenty-ton storage vessels with a total capacity of approximately 30,000 tons. Great Wall uses modern wine making equipment that is imported from France, Germany, and Italy. The company produces dry and sweet wines, fortified wines, distilled and sparkling wines. In 2010, Great Wall produced 50,000 tons, making it China's largest wine producer. The company markets its products in 20 countries or regions, such as USA, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and domestically in 29 provinces.China Great Wall Wine Co., Ltd.: Private Company Information – BusinessWeek
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China Foods Limited, parent company
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