Wafangdian Grapes

Wafangdian Grapes

Wafangdian Grapes are a product certified with a Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products.

　　Wafangdian Grapes are produced in Wafangdian City, Dalian. The protected geographical indication area spans from: east to Maoshan Village, Wanjieling Town, Wafangdian; west to Dawei Village, Tuoshan Township, Wafangdian; south to Shashan Village, Xietun Town, Wafangdian; and north to Kuangdongshan Village, Liguan Town, Wafangdian. The geographical coordinates are: 39°20′N to 40°07′N, 121°13′E to 122°16′E. In 2013, it was registered as a Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products by the Ministry of Agriculture, with the certificate held by the Mengtian Agricultural Federation of Wafangdian City. Wafangdian City is located in the central-western part of the Liaodong Peninsula. It enjoys mild winters, cool summers, and distinct seasons, with an average temperature of 8.3–10.3°C, a frost-free period of 165–185 days, and an average annual precipitation of 540–759 mm. The unique geographical conditions have created distinctive fruit quality in the region, making it a well-known “fruit town.” Historical records such as the “Fuxian County Annals” and the “Wafangdian City Annals” indicate that after the Later Jin army captured Fuzhou Wei in the sixth year of the Tianming era (1621), its generals sent various fresh and rare fruits to Nurhaci in Liaoyang, demonstrating the abundance of fruit in Fuzhou at the time. In the 12th year of the Republic of China, Sun Tianfa, a farmer from Fuxian County, was awarded a second-class medal by the Fengtian Provincial Government for planting over 20,000 fruit trees, including grapes. This marked the first historically recorded large-scale grape cultivation in Wafangdian. Wafangdian Grapes are renowned for their bright color, thin skin, tender flesh, sweet and refreshing taste, fragrant aroma, and rich nutrition. The grapes have a sugar content of over 20%. Testing by the Agricultural Product Safety and Environmental Quality Testing Center of the Shenyang Ecological Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences showed that their nutritional indicators—including protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin E—are all higher than those of similar products. With government support and guidance, grape production has evolved from a supporting role to a leading one. As the market value of grapes continues to rise, the grape industry has expanded across various towns and become a major source of income for most fruit farmers. The Kyoho grapes from Xutun Town and Laohutun Town in Wafangdian City have successfully entered the international fruit market, while the Red Globe grapes from Tucheng Township are also exported to the Russian market, achieving strong economic returns and a good reputation both domestically and abroad.

　　Protected Geographical Area

　　Wafangdian City is located in the central-western part of the Liaodong Peninsula, within the geographical coordinates of 39°20′N to 40°07′N and 121°13′E to 122°16′E. It borders Pulandian to the east, the Bohai Sea to the west, Jinzhou to the south, and Gaizhou to the north. The production area certified for the “Wafangdian Grapes” Geographical Indication product includes: south to Shashan Village, Xietun Town, Wafangdian; east to Maoshan Village, Wanjieling Town, Wafangdian; west to Dawei Village, Tuoshan Township, Wafangdian; and north to Kuangdongshan Village, Liguan Town, Wafangdian. Its protected geographical coordinates are: 39°20′N to 40°07′N, 121°13′E to 122°16′E. The total production area covers 50,000 mu.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　This section mainly describes the unique quality characteristics of the registered product and the quality and safety standards followed, including: (1) Quality Features Wafangdian Grapes are rich in 22 nutrients such as protein and amino acids. A single bite leaves a lingering aftertaste, and regular consumption can enhance the immune system, replenish qi and blood, strengthen bones and muscles, and help maintain youthful skin and prevent aging. Kyoho grapes have cylindrical-shaped clusters that are tightly packed, with an average cluster weight of 0.4–0.6 kg and 40–50 berries per cluster. The berries are round, dark purple in color, smooth-skinned with a powdery bloom, thin and elastic skin, and tender, smooth light green flesh without seeds. They are juicy and have a sweet, fragrant flavor. Red Globe grapes have conical-shaped clusters, with an average weight of 0.6–1.0 kg. The berries are oval-shaped, smooth with a powdery bloom, pinkish in color, with thin and crisp skin, milky white flesh, and are very juicy. The flesh is crisp and firm, with a sweet flavor. As premium varieties of the grape family, these grapes contain 18%–21% carbohydrates; 5–6.16 mg of calcium per 100 g; and 4.50–5.06 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. Their nutritional indicators are two to three times higher than similar products, and they have been certified as organic food by the National Organic Food Certification Center. Currently, these grapes have made their way onto the shelves of high-end supermarkets in countries and regions such as Singapore, Russia, and Hong Kong, becoming a popular green and healthy food known for its safety and rich nutrition. (2) Safety Requirements: Wafangdian Grapes must be produced and managed strictly in accordance with the “Standardized Production Technical Regulations.” The use of agricultural inputs should be rational, and the application of highly toxic pesticides that are explicitly banned by the state is strictly prohibited. The safety interval for pesticide use must be strictly observed, and the grapes can only be sold on the market after passing pesticide residue testing.