Hanyuan Cherry Wine

Hanyuan Cherry Wine

　　Han Brand Cherry Wine, Dry White Cherry Wine, and Cherry Brandy are premium alcoholic beverages from our province. These low-alcohol fruit wines feature a bright red, transparent color, a pure taste, and high product quality. They have won awards in liquor competitions year after year and are highly favored by tourists and consumers alike. The company currently has an annual production capacity of 1,500 tons of fruit wine, 400 tons of distilled spirits, and 800 tons of sorghum liquor. It is a designated provincial-level producer of tourism commodities.

　　Hanyuan cherries have a long history of cultivation in Hanyuan, dating back over 200 years according to historical records. There are many varieties of Hanyuan cherries, with more than 20 superior strains. Depending on the variety and altitude, the ripening period ranges from mid-April to late May. Hanyuan cherries are large, have thin skins, resemble agate in appearance, and emit a fragrant aroma. Rich in nutrients, they are high in iron and sugar content, help regenerate hemoglobin, and are beneficial for softening blood vessels, resisting aging, and providing support for people with anemia or cancer. They are hailed as a "treasure among fruits." The growth cycle of Hanyuan cherries is short, taking only 45 days from flowering to harvest, and they are generally grown without the use of any pesticides, making them a pure natural “green food.” In addition to being eaten fresh, Hanyuan cherries can also be processed into dried cherries, canned cherries, and used to make cherry wine. At the China (Chengdu) Western Expo and the China International Tourism Commodities Fair, both Hanyuan cherries and Hanyuan cherry preserves have been well received by merchants and consumers. In 2014, Hanyuan cherries were awarded the National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication Protection Certificate, covering a protected area of 10,000 mu (approximately 667 hectares) with an annual yield of 7,500 tons.