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Shaoxing wine is one of the most famous varieties of rice wine, or traditional Chinese fermented wines from rice.

Shaoxing wine is one of the most famous varieties of rice wine, or traditional Chinese fermented wines from rice,similar to Japanese sake. It originates from the region of Shaoxing, in the Zhejiang province of eastern China. It is both drunk as a beverage as well as widely used in Chinese cuisine. It is internationally well-known and renowned throughout mainland China, as well as in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Shaoxing wine has been in production since the dynastic times. Large quantities are made and stored in the classic Shaoxing wine container over long periods of time. It is also shipped internationally in bottles. Aged wines are referred to vintage.