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Thailand is a wine-producing country.
Common belief is that wine can only be made between the 30th and 50th degrees latitude north and south. This however has changed over the last ten years as many countries outside this range, such as Thailand, have presented wines of high quality to consumers and wine writers alike. In 2004 local wine writer Frank Norel, has coined the appropriate term "New Latitude Wine".
There have been numerous articles on Thai wine, however the most striking statement came from world-renowned wine writer Stuart Pigott. In his article "Thai-Wine-Land" (The World of Fine Wine), Mr. Pigott states "The country has not only chateaux, but red and white wines which expert tasters think must be French."
edit Facts and figures
- Wine industry workforce: Together the members of Thai Wine Association employ 1,200 people in the wine industry.
- Harvest periods: Because of the sub-tropical climate there are two harvest periods; Summer Harvest in July-August, while the Winter Harvest is between February and March.
- Annual production: approx. one million bottles.
- Main varietals: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc.
edit History
edit Geography
The wineries are located in three viticultural areas: Chiang Rai and Pichit. Khao Yai on the Korat Plateau and Central in the Chao Phraya Delta.
edit Climate
The sub-tropical climate of Thailand makes vintners harvest their grapes twice a year: in July-August for the summer harvest, and in February-March for the winter harvesr.
edit Viticulture
edit See also
- Thai Wine Association -- official website
