The monograph examines various aspects of wine culture in China: the origin and development of Chinese wine culture, the stages of the formation of wine rituals, and the forms of realization of the alcoholic tradition in this country. The author uses an integrated approach, in particular, the study of the ritual side of the culture of wine consumption, the reflection of the theme of wine in Chinese writing, stable expressions, poetry, etc. A distinctive feature of this electronic publication is the ability to search and copy text, including in Chinese.