{"title":"Cheongsoo (Chungsoo)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eCheongsoo (often spelled Chungsoo) was originally bred as a table grape, but its intense aromatics and high sugar potential quickly caught the attention of winemakers—today, it’s one of Korea’s most promising white wine grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eVarietal Origin: Cheongsoo is a modern Korean hybrid, developed in South Korea by crossing Seibel 9110 with Himrod (a seedless table grape). It was created to handle Korea’s humid summers and monsoon conditions, with good disease resistance and reliable ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eTaste Profile: Cheongsoo produces aromatic, fruit-forward wines with notes of green apple, pear, grape, citrus, and tropical fruits. It often shows floral tones and a slightly muscat-like fragrance, with moderate acidity and a soft, approachable texture. Styles can range from dry to off-dry, sometimes with a gentle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eRegional Styles: South Korea (Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, Gyeongsang): Commonly made into light, aromatic white wines, often slightly off-dry to highlight its fruitiness. Increasingly used in sparkling wines and dessert styles due to its high sugar levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging Craft Wineries: Small producers are experimenting with natural, skin-contact, and sparkling expressions, showcasing its versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCheongsoo represents the new wave of Asian winemaking—fresh, aromatic, and uniquely adapted to its local climate\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"264-chungpodo-winery-the-vertex","title":"264 Chungpodo Winery The Vertex 2021","description":"\u003ch1\u003e264 Chungpodo Winery The Vertex 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted from Andong’s native Cheongsu grapes in South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine carries a nuanced profile: bright lemon zest, green apple, and passion fruit aromas layered with a crisp, scholarly elegance of the poet. Its medium body and lingering finish evoke the steadfastness of Andong’s history, while the clean acidity refreshes like a mountain breeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith a 2-stage fermentation process, where whole clusters of Chungsoo grapes are crushed and fermented with skins for 10 days in stainless steel tanks to extract color and tannins. The must is then transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 35 days of fermentation at controlled temperatures (20°C), followed by 6 months of aging. The absence of malolactic fermentation and oak aging ensures that the wines retain their vibrant acidity and pure fruit character\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"264 Chungpodo Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42755235086434,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/264-TheVertex.png?v=1776579157"},{"product_id":"vino-castle-vino-festiva","title":"Vino Castle Vino Festiva 2021","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVino Castle Vino Festiva 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chungsoo from South Korea. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted from 30-year-old vines in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eAromas of vibrant tropical fruit—melon, starfruit, lime, chamoe (Korean melon), apple, cherry — balanced by crisp acidity and a whisper of sweetness. Subtle notes of acacia honey, and minerals add layers of complexity, while the lingering aroma invites contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eFermented in stainless steel tanks, without malolactic fermentation, and aged for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42755235676258,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/VinoCastle-VinoFestiva.png?v=1776581751"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/collections\/Cheongsoo.png?v=1776733638","url":"https:\/\/boundbywine.com\/collections\/cheongsoo-chungsoo.oembed","provider":"BoundbyWine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}