Guankou Grape [Hubei Jianshi Specialty]

What is Guankou grape? Authentic Hubei Jianshi specialty: Guankou grapes

Summary:Do you want to know what Guankou grapes are? This article is a detailed introduction toHubei Jianshi specialty - Guankou grape. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Guankou grape. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Guankou grape and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Guankou grapes? How did the history of Guankou grapes come about? The production method of Guankou grapes, etc

Basic introduction of Guankou grapes

Guankou grapes are only grown in Fangcun Guankou, Huaping Village, Jianshi County, which has unique comprehensive conditions such as water, heat, light, air, and soil suitable for grape growth. The pass is perilous and magical, standing tall in a mountain pass at the junction of Jianshi Jingyang River and Huaping. The mountains here are forested, the climate is mild, the rainfall is abundant, the land is fertile, the terrain is flat, and there are many trough fields. The unique microclimate factor has nurtured a unique "pass grape"

The fruit grains are moderately compact, with an average of 40-60 grains per ear. The fruit grains are oval or nearly round in shape, with a thin skin and a green and transparent color, resembling jade; Its fruity aroma is overflowing, the flesh is soft and juicy, and the content of soluble solids is 16.5-18%. It has a sweet and delicious taste with an endless aftertaste

How did the history of Guankou grapes come about

Guankou grape, belonging to the white rose variety, has a planting history of nearly a hundred years. In 1866 (the fifth year of the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi reign), the "Jianshi County Annals" recorded that grapes had a history of cultivation in Jianshi. The primitive seed source is quite legendary as it drifted across the sea. In the 1920s, a Belgian missionary went to Jianshi Jingyangguan to preach. He brought a high-quality grape seedling from overseas and gave it to a Liu family in Group 12, Changcao Village, Huaping Township (small place name Guankou). The successful introduction of this grape was extraordinary from the beginning, with a crystal clear green appearance and a unique internal aroma. Villagers near Guankou introduced and cultivated it one after another. Due to the strong ability of grapes to sprout and develop rapidly, every household in Guankou began to plant grapes, hence the name "Guankou Grape"

Method of making Guankou grapes

Making wine

First, remove the stems, that is, take the grape grains off the comb shaped branches. Due to the high content of tannic acid in the stems, there is an unpleasant taste in the wine

Thirdly, juice extraction and fermentation. After juicing, the raw material for making wine - grape juice - can be obtained. With wine juice, good wine can be brewed, and wine is a product obtained through fermentation. After fermentation, the sugar contained in grapes will gradually be converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Therefore, during the fermentation process, the sugar content decreases while the alcohol content increases. Through a slow fermentation process, red wine with a delicate and aromatic taste can be produced