Asia may not exactly be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of wine. However, there are in fact plenty of wineries in the region that produce delicious vino capable of competing at the highest level. 

If you've never tried Asian wine before then you should consider taking in a winery tour on your next visit to Asia. Whether it's to sample wine or gain insight into the growth of viticulture in Asia, here are just one of Asian wineries you should consider visiting.

The Grand Cellar (first built in 1894), under the Changyu wine museum, is still in use today. Changyu Pioneer Wine, started in 1892, is China's oldest and largest winery and now among the ten largest wine companies in the world. (Zhang Peng/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Did you know that China is actually the 8th largest wine producer in the world and boasts more acres of vineyards than France? Owning some of that prime wine-producing land is Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, China's oldest and largest winery that was founded in 1892. The company has over 35,000 hectares of vineyards spread across the country's wine-growing regions such Ningxia, Yinjiang and Liaoning among others. 

With 8 different chateaux to explore,N be prepared to spend an entire day touring the area and sampling delicious wines.