Mile Grapes

Mile Grapes

Mile Grapes is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Mile Grapes is an agricultural product geographical indication.

　　Grape cultivation in Mile County, Yunnan Province, began as early as the 1960s. Thanks to the region’s unique climate, soil, and other geographical conditions, the grape varieties in Mile have been optimized, displaying traits such as strong adaptability, disease resistance, early ripening, high quality, abundant yield, and high efficiency. The “Yunnan Red” wine is produced using grapes grown in Mile County. “Give me five acres of vineyards and I wouldn’t trade it for being county head; give me thirty acres and I wouldn’t even want to be provincial governor,” say the farmers who’ve struck it rich, their words brimming with joy. When it comes to Mile grapes, the more you talk, the more there is to say.

　　Mile Grapes

　　Geographic Scope

　　The protected production area for Mile Grapes is within Mile County, Yunnan Province. The geographical coordinates are: longitude 103°04′18″ to 103°49′ east, latitude 23°50′ to 24°40′ north, stretching 78 km from north to south and 50 km from east to west, covering a total area of 4,004 square kilometers. Based on the main requirements for grape growth — ① ample sunlight; ② warm climate; ③ longer growing season; ④ timely rainfall; ⑤ dry and breezy weather; ⑥ large diurnal temperature variation; ⑦ well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; ⑧ suppression of pest and disease occurrence — suitable grape-growing areas have been selected according to Mile’s natural environmental conditions. The main regions for grape cultivation in Mile include five towns: Miyang, Xinqiao, Zhuyuan, Pengpu, and Hongxi. The total planting area is 2,666.7 hectares, with an annual output of 100,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Features: Mile Grapes are round in shape, large in size, and uniform in appearance. Grape clusters are 10–13 cm long, weighing 150–200 grams per cluster, with 200–300 grams per 100 berries. The fruit surface is clean, with intact bloom, free of pests and diseases, and without shriveling or mechanical damage. Crystal grapes feature golden-yellow skin, resembling jade or pearls, glistening brilliantly like agate or competing with pearls in luster; Rose Honey grapes have a purple-red to purple-black skin, shaped like sapphires. 　　(2) Internal Quality Indicators: Mile Grapes are high in sugar content, rich in aroma, soft and juicy, with a sweet and refreshing taste and abundant nutrition. They contain ≥11% total sugar and ≥13% soluble solids. They are durable for transport and suitable for both fresh consumption and winemaking. 　　(3) Safety Requirements: Compliant with national standards for pollution-free grape products.