Xiaojin Wine Grapes

Xiaojin Wine Grapes

Xiaojin Wine Grapes is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Xiaojin Wine Grapes – Named a National Famous, Special, and High-Quality New Agricultural Product in 2015.

　　To develop the local specialty wine grape industry, Xiaojin County selected dominant varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon based on market demand and local climatic and geographical conditions. The county focused on promoting intensive seedling cultivation techniques to enhance the safety and standardization of wine grape seedling production, and to advance the specialization, commercialization, and industrialization of grape seedling cultivation. At the same time, standardized integrated production technologies were promoted, including soil testing and formulated fertilization, integrated pest management for diseases, insects, weeds, and rodents, as well as ecological pest control. Physical and biological measures such as insect-proof nets, sticky color traps, insecticidal lamps, and sex pheromones were employed to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and increase the application of organic fertilizers.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The geographical indication protection area for Xiaojin Wine Grapes covers 17 townships (towns) in Xiaojin County: Xinge, Zhailong, Xinqiao, Meixing, Meiwo, Chongde, Laoying, Wori, Jiesi, Rier, Dawei, Shuangbai, Bajiao, Mupo, Pan’an, Wodi, and Hanniu. The geographical coordinates are between 102°01′ to 102°59′ east longitude and 30°35′ to 31°28′ north latitude. It borders Wenchuan County and Li County to the east, connects to Baoxing County of Ya’an City and Kangding County of Ganzi Prefecture to the south, neighbors Jinchuan County and Danba County of Ganzi Prefecture to the west, and adjoins Barkam County to the north. The protected area spans 6,153 hectares with an annual yield of 45,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Xiaojin Wine Grapes have medium-sized conical clusters with relatively short stems. The berries are tightly and evenly packed, with short pedicels. The berries are small, round, thick-skinned with a deep purple-black color, medium thickness, firm texture, and slightly astringent taste. The flesh is light yellow, soft, richly sweet, juicy, aromatic, and contains 1–2 seeds. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Xiaojin Wine Grapes have a total sugar content of ≥18%, total acid ≤0.8%, soluble solids ≥20%, and vitamin C ≥2.5 mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: The production of Xiaojin Wine Grapes complies with relevant mandatory national technical specifications.

　　Information Source: Text & Photos by Zheng Kun / Wei Qiyang