Du'an Wild Red Wine

Du'an Wild Red Wine

Du'an Wild Red Wine is a geographical indication protected product.

　　This product uses naturally wild hairy grapes unique to the mountainous regions of Du'an in Guangxi, China, as raw materials. It integrates the ancient traditional winemaking methods of the Yao ethnic group with modern advanced technology, and is produced through controlled temperature fermentation and aging. The wine has a ruby red color, elegant fruity aroma, sweet and sour richness, and a full-bodied, mellow taste, making it suitable for various occasions. In 2008, it won the gold award at the Third Asian Wine Quality Competition.

　　Du'an Wild Mountain Wine is made from the rare wild mountain grapes grown in the Dashi Mountain area of Du'an, which are free from chemical fertilizers and industrial pollution. These grapes are among the rarest in the world. The wine is produced using ancient Yao traditional techniques integrated with modern brewing technology. It features an elegant fruity aroma, sweet and sour richness, a smooth taste, and a long finish. It is rich in nutrition, containing 18 amino acids, various vitamins, and 23 essential trace and macro elements for the human body such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and strontium. Its anti-aging substance, SOD, is as high as 360u/100ml or more. It is a delightful low-alcohol sherry-style wine and a purely natural premium health wine.

　　Known as China’s “Remy Martin,” Du'an Wild Wine has won numerous awards, including the “Gold Award at the '93 International Famous Wines Hong Kong Expo,” the “Gold Award for International Famous Brand Products at the '96 Paris Eurasia Cup” in France, the “'97 Guangxi Famous Product,” the “'97, '98, '99 Guangxi Consumers Association Trusted Quality Product,” and was designated as a “Key Protected Product” by the Guangxi Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. In June 1999, it was honored with the titles “China Recognized Famous Brand Product” and “National Quality Product.”

　　Du'an Wild Mountain Wine

　　 The administrative regions of 19 towns and townships currently under the jurisdiction of Du'an Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Anyang Town, Gaoling Town, Chengjiang Township, Disu Township, Dongmiao Township, Bao'an Township, Daxing Township, Xi'a Township, Longfu Township, Banling Township, Yong'an Township, Sanzhiyang Township, Longwan Township, Jingsheng Township, Lailei Township, Jiudu Township, Laren Township, Jiagui Township, and Baiwang Township.

　　 Letter from the People's Government of Du'an Yao Autonomous County on Delimiting the Protection Scope of the Geographical Indication Product of Du'an Wild Mountain Wine, Du Zheng Han [2012] No. 93

　　 Enterprise Standard of Guangxi Du'an Miluotuo Wild Wine Co., Ltd.:

　　Q/MLT0001S-2011 "Du'an Wild Mountain Wine"

　　Quality and Technical Requirements for Du'an Wild Mountain Wine

　　I. Variety

　　Wild hairy grapes within the production area.

　　II. Site Conditions

　　Within the production area, at altitudes of 150m to 650m, the soil is brown limestone soil, with a pH value of 6.0 to 7.0, soil layer thickness ≥0.5m, and soil organic matter content ≥0.3%.

　　III. Harvesting

　　1. Grapes are harvested from mid-September to early October when the grape clusters turn purple-black, the berries are elastic, and the sugar content is ≥17%.

　　2. Harvesting is done on sunny mornings after the dew has dried. Processing must begin within 24 hours after harvesting.

　　IV. Production Process

　　1. Dry Red Mountain Wine: Raw materials → sorting → (destemming and crushing) → alcohol fermentation → pomace separation → malolactic fermentation → clarification → aging → blending → stabilization → bottling.

　　2. Sweet Mountain Wine: Raw materials → sorting → destemming → pressing → clarification → low-temperature alcohol fermentation → aging → blending → stabilization → bottling.

　　V. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics:

　　(1) Dry Mountain Wine: Possesses the unique fruity aroma of mountain wine, with a harmonious blend of fruit and wine aromas; the fruit flavor is pure, and the acidity is moderate.

　　(2) Sweet Mountain Wine: Possesses the unique fruity aroma of mountain wine, with a pure, sweet, and mellow taste, and well-balanced sweetness and acidity.

　　2. Physicochemical Indicators:

　　Item

　　Category

　　Sweet Mountain Wine

　　Dry Mountain Wine

　　Alcohol content (at 20°C, v/v), %

　　7.0～18.0

　　7.0～13.0

　　Total sugar (calculated as glucose), (g/L)

　　≥50.1

　　≤4.0

　　Dry extract, (g/L) ≥

　　14.0

　　The labeled alcohol content value shall not deviate from the measured value by more than ±1.0% (v/v).

　　 3. Safety and other quality and technical requirements: The product’s safety and other quality and technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations.