Helan Hong Winery
Helan Red is the flagship state-owned brand for a single product, located in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain, Ningxia. Launched in 2018, it has focused on quality winemaking and brand enhancement, winning multiple international awards and deeply integrating culture and tourism, becoming a fundamental calling card for Ningxia wine.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Planting Area: Helan Red Winery owns 25,000 high-quality vines, serving as a standardized, large-scale central park in the production area.
Vineyard Age: The average age of the base vines is over 10 years
Climate: It has a typical arid continental climate, with outstanding terroir advantages in the region. With over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, there is abundant sunlight. The day-night temperature difference can reach 10–16°C. Annual precipitation is only 150–200 millimeters, dry and rainy, which significantly reduces the risk of grape diseases, pests, and mold.
Soil: Sandy and gray-calcareous, formed by the alluvial fan of Helan Mountain, primarily a mixture of gravel and sand, with excellent aeration and permeability. The soil is rich in minerals and moderately fertile
GRAPE VARIETIES
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marselan, Serlong Pearl, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay
WINES
Helan Hong Classic Dr. White Wine Italian Riesling 2022
Helan Hong Classic Dry Red Wine 2020
Hong Classic 20 Dry Red Wine 2018
ADDRESS
105.9683° E – 38.2459° N
Philosophy
Based on craftsmanship and the innovative and integrated development of national wine, balancing the needs of mass consumers with high-end quality standards, it is committed to creating fine national wines that fit Chinese consumption habits and combine international quality, promoting Chinese wine to the world.
The winery
“Helan Red” is a flagship state-owned brand meticulously developed by the Administrative Committee of the Helan East Foot Wine Industry Park in Ningxia.
Based on the concepts of innovation, integration, and branding, it has grown rapidly since its official launch in 2018. The brand maintains quality as its foundation, relying on premium terroirs and standardized winemaking techniques in the region, quickly unleashing its influence and receiving numerous national and international accolades.
It has successively served as wine for the United Nations representative restaurant, designated wine for the World Internet Conference, and official supplier for the Hangzhou Asian Games.
It has appeared on multiple occasions at major United Nations events, demonstrating China’s winemaking strength. At the same time, the brand has deeply cultivated international competitions, winning more than twenty awards in international wine competitions, including Pinchunke in the UK, Berlin in Germany, and Brussels.
Leveraging the resource advantages of the production area, the winery continues to strengthen its industrial base, building two modern wineries and a 30,000-hectare high-standard grape planting base, equipped with first-class winemaking equipment and extensive cultural tourism facilities. At the same time, it innovates new business formats, integrating diverse scenarios such as education, art, and leisure. Furthermore, it aims to create a new benchmark for wine cultural tourism in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain.
Main milestones
2018: The Helan Red brand was officially launched, positioned as the flagship product in the Helan East Foothills production area, marking the beginning of large-scale development of state-owned brands in production zones.
2019: Selected for wine procurement by the United Nations representative restaurant, officially connecting the brand with the international stage and establishing initial overseas influence.
2021: The Ningxia National Grape and Wine Industry Comprehensive Opening and Development Pilot Zone was inaugurated here, and the first China (Ningxia) International Wine Cultural Tourism Expo was established, designated as a permanent venue.
2022: Became the designated liquor for the World Internet Conference and official supplier for the Hangzhou Asian Games, participating in the 77th anniversary event of the United Nations.
Major Annual Award: The Helan Soul Hero Edition Cabernet Sauvignon dry red won the Best Award at the Brussels International Wine Competition, achieving the highest score among national wines.
Current Achievements: Modern wineries established and a 30,000-hectare standardized planting base, deeply cultivated wine + diversified business formats, becoming a benchmark for cultural tourism in the production area.
Awards
| Vintage / Year | Awards and Certifications |
| 2025 | The 2025 Japan Sakura Women’s Wine Grand Prix (SAKURA) Helan Red Classic 20 Dry Red won two gold medals |
| 2025 | The 2025 Japan Sakura Women’s Wine Grand Prix (SAKURA) Helan Red Classic Dry Red won two gold medals |
| 2025 | The 2025 Japan Sakura Women’s Wine Grand Prix (SAKURA) Helan Red Classic Dry Red won the Diamond Award |