Jingyang Wine Grapes

Jingyang Wine Grapes

　　Jingyang Wine Grapes are a specialty of Jingyang County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. The four towns of Anwu, Kouzhen, Wangqiao, and Xinglong in the dry belt region of northern Jingyang are located in one of the optimal growing areas for wine grapes. Recognized by experts both domestically and internationally as "one of the world's top ten premium grape-growing regions," this area is a key focus for the development of the grape industry in Jingyang County.

　　Jingyang County has a long history of grape cultivation and enjoys uniquely favorable natural conditions. The mountainous northern region, with its elevation, climate, and soil conditions, perfectly meets the standards for producing high-quality table grapes. The grapes are of excellent quality and represent one of Jingyang’s traditional advantageous industries. Since 2006, with strong support from the county government, the wine grape industry in Jingyang has shown rapid and healthy growth. The planted area has reached 33,000 mu, mainly featuring premium varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Gernischt, Ugni Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. The industry has already demonstrated significant economic benefits, with the initial yield of wine grapes in early 2010 generating over 2 million yuan in output value.

　　Jingyang County has been designated by the provincial government as one of the three key high-quality grape-producing counties in Shaanxi Province. The grape industry has also been incorporated into the overall plan of the Ministry of Agriculture. Currently, the grape industry in Jingyang is managed and operated in a standardized manner. Five major planting companies have emerged, namely Jintian Company, Rixin Company, Weilong Company, Heyue Fengrun Company, and Hengyi Company. Seven grape professional cooperatives have also been established, including Dingsheng, Yifeng, Zhongshan, Weibei, Tianrun Wanjia, Xizhu, and Baiyu.