Du'an Mountain Grapes

Du'an Mountain Grapes

　　Du'an Mountain Grapes

　　Du'an County has a South Asian tropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and is rich in wild mountain grape resources. Among these, Vitis guinguang (Laris Rehd) is the most abundant variety. These grapes have large, juicy berries with a tart flavor, and their soluble solids content is between 8-12%. They are also high in sugar and organic acids. Analysis shows that the juice contains 18 types of amino acids, various vitamins, over 20 beneficial trace elements, as well as the anti-cancer and anti-aging compound SOD. The annual production of fresh fruit is around 500 tons, with the ripening period from July to September.

　　Du'an Mountain Grapes are a distinctive local wine grape variety grown under the unique ecological conditions of Du'an Yao Autonomous County in Guangxi. The cultivation area spans over 51,000 mu. The production region for Du'an Wild Mountain Grape Wine includes 19 towns and townships under the jurisdiction of Du'an Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Anyang Town, Gaoling Town, Chengjiang Township, Disu Town, Dongmiao Township, Bao'an Township, Daxing Township, Xi'a Town, Longfu Township, Banling Township, Yong'an Township, Sanzhiyang Township, Longwan Township, Jingsheng Township, Laile Town, Baiwang Town, Jiudu Township, Laren Township, and Jiagui Township. The annual output exceeds 2,600 tons. In April 2004, it was awarded the title of "China's Wild Mountain Grape Wine Base" by the China Specialties Promotion and Publicity Committee. In April 2008, Du'an’s “Miluotuo” brand wild grape wine won the Gold Award at the 3rd Asia Wine Quality Competition. In April 2009, the “Miluotuo” brand wild grape wine was honored as a “2008 Guangxi Famous Product” by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and the Guangxi Famous Brand Strategy Promotion Committee. In April 2010, it received the Silver Award at the 5th Asia Wine Quality Competition in Shenzhen. In December 2013, the State Administration for Market Regulation approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for the origin of Guangxi Du'an Wild Mountain Grape Wine. The Du'an Mountain Grape bunches are dark purple with elastic berries, a sugar content of ≥17%, and a well-balanced sweet-tart flavor. They ripen in mid-to-late September and are a premium variety for winemaking in southern China.