Ningxia Yinong Winery
The winery started in 2015, mainly, with the cultivation of two varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Marselan. In 2021, the winery focused on an integrated model of wine and cultural tourism, becoming the first guesthouse in the eastern foothills of Helan.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Planting Area: Xiajinshan Production Area of Helan Mountain “Sleeping Buddha”, adjacent to Jinshan Wine Town and west of Turandot Wine Town
Vineyard age: Central park trees from 9 to 13 years old (first planted in 2013), some plots from 6 to 8 years old (extended after 2017)
Climate: The climate is continental, dry with little precipitation (annual precipitation<200 mm), abundant sunlight, large temperature differences between day and night, and irrigation by the Yellow River, which helps to accumulate grape flavor compounds
Soil: The fan alluvial relief formation features a mixture of heavy gravel and sand, offering good breathability, excellent drainage and rich in minerals
GRAPE VARIETIES
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Marselan, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc
WINES
ADDRESS
Exact latitude and longitude: 106.058798° E, 38.693454°
Philosophy
The winery’s philosophy is guided by the Book of Songs, advocating elegance and health. Under this vision, culture becomes the soul through owner Wang Yuqiang’s passion for Chinese tradition, merging it with the architecture of the place. Quality acts as the backbone through a firm commitment to excellence and a healthy lifestyle, while heritage is raised as an aspiration: wine is not just a drink, but a cultural expression destined to transcend the centuries and be savored by the whole world.
The winery
Ningxia Yinong Winery Co. was officially established on March 16, 2015, located at No. 33 of Jinshan International Wine Experimentation Zone, Hongguang City, Helan County.
In 2021, following a major investment, the winery focused on an integrated model of wine and cultural tourism. Equipped with eight rooms, it became the first guesthouse-style winery in the eastern foothills of Helan.
At the end of 2023, the winery was officially approved to use the product mark of the national geographical indication “Helan East Foothills Wine”. That same year, at the Brussels International Wine Competition, the winery won its first major gold medal at the “Hesong 2021 Masselan Dry Red”.
At the FIWA Spring 2024 French International Wine Awards, Shunhua 2022 Dry Red and Guofeng 2022 Dry Red won the gold medal. That same year, at the Berlin Wine Grand Prix, Hesong 2022 Masselan Dry Red won gold again, and at the Frankfurt International Grand Prix 2024, Shunhua 2023 Gold Medal, Xiaoya 2022 Gold Award and Guofeng 2023 was distinguished with a silver medal.
In 2025, the winery was rated as a category B national guesthouse and recognized as a level 2A national tourist attraction. At the winter edition of the Berlin Wine Grand Prix 2025, it won two golds and one silver, and also an award at the Decanter World Wine Competition.
Main milestones
First winery to combine wine and cultural tourism in the eastern foothills of Helan.
Awards
| Project | Time and results |
| Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025 | GOLD Medal |
| IWSC 2025 | Medalla de Plata y 91 puntos |
| Expo Wine Qingtian International Wine Exhibition | Double Gold Medal |
