Baqiao Grapes

Baqiao Grapes

Baqiao Grapes are a product with geographical indication.

　　The development of Baqiao grapes began in the Han Dynasty. Two thousand years ago, Zhang Qian brought the first Eurasian grape variety from China back to the starting point of the Silk Road—Chang’an during the Han Dynasty. Since then, grapes have taken root and thrived in the fertile lands of the Three Qins region and at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, with their cultivation continuously expanding. During the golden age of the Tang Dynasty, with social stability and a wealthy population, the planting of grapes and the culture of wine reached unprecedented levels. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, grape cultivation became widespread in Baqiao. By the 1970s, Baqiao began cultivating wine grapes, and in the mid-1980s, the Baqiao District Party Committee and District Government adjusted their development strategy to focus on the large-scale production of table grapes. After years of growth, the district now has the largest area of table grape cultivation in Shaanxi Province.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The production area of Baqiao grapes is located in the central part of the Guanzhong Basin, mainly covering four subdistrict offices in Xi’an’s Baqiao District: Xinzhu, Xinhe, Baqiao, and Dizhai, encompassing 111 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are between 108°59′00″ and 109°16′00″ east longitude, and 34°10′00″ and 34°27′00″ north latitude. The total planting area is 27,000 mu, with an annual output of 30,000 tons of fresh fruit.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Baqiao grapes have a cluster weight of 450–550g; the clusters are conical in shape, neat and elegant; the rachis is thick and long, and the berries are moderately tight, making them less prone to falling off. The berries are dark purple with an even, thick bloom, and the skin is neither too thick nor too thin, allowing the flesh to easily separate from the skin. The flesh is fine, juicy, richly flavorful, and sweet, embodying strong local characteristics. 2. Unique Internal Quality Indicators: Average sugar content ≥14.00%, soluble solids content ≥17.3%, vitamin B2 content ≥5.98×10⁻³ mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: The growing environment for Baqiao grapes meets the requirements of NY 5087-2002 “Environmental Conditions for the Production Area of Pollution-Free Table Grapes.” The production process strictly follows the “Organic Grape Production Technical Regulations,” and any pesticide residue exceeding the standard is handled in accordance with the “Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law.” The product standards comply with NY 5086-2005 “Pollution-Free Deciduous Berry Fruits.”