GAMGRIN,
THE FIRST PERSIMMON WINE IN THE WORLD

Our persimmon wine, Gamgrin is made with Cheongdo flat seedless
persimmons after the first frost.

Gamgrin is a white wine but is rich in tannin, commonly found in grape-based red wine which causes the tangy taste. The puckery taste of tannin is known to be effective in preventing heart problems and aging. It should be noted that persimmon wine has a higher content of tannin than grape-based red wine. Persimmons are effective in relieving hangovers, and the fermentation of this fruit results in a clear white wine with a shade of gold that has a clean aftertaste and does not cause hangovers. Gamgrin is a specialty product of Cheongdo, and it will soon become a high-end wine product to represent Korea.

Features of Persimmons Wine

Developed persimmon wine for the first time in the world

Includes the advantages of red and white grape wines (tannin, golden color, pleasant aftertaste)

High tannin content helps prevent stroke and is good for skin complexion

Matured in a 1,000 meter long wine tunnel dating back 100 years, giving the wine a full taste

Gamgrin is the world's first persimmon wine.
Gamgrin is made of a local produce, Cheongdo flat seedless persimmons, and is wine that has the full aroma, taste, and nutrition of fresh persimmons. Gamgrin does not add any alcohol - it is made from 100% persimmon which is fermented with a special enzyme and is ripened for more than a year. Gamgrin gives you a fantastic taste which is a blend of the unique tangy sweetness of persimmon, combined with slightly sour tinge. When persimmon is fermented, you can feel persimmon's natural aroma harmonized with a fruity aroma and bouquet. Gamgrin is ripened in a wine tunnel with superb natural conditions, and is thus well known for its splendid quality. Gamgrin is white wine but has rich tannin which can be found only in red wine. Gamgrin was selected as the wine for official dinner for the delegates participating in 2005 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting due to its prime quality.

What is Cheongdo Flat Seedless Persimmon?

Persimmon is an alkaline food containing rich glucose and sugars. Especially vitamin C is abundant, and the content of tannin is far more in persimmon than grape. Cheongdo flat seedless persimmon is round and flat, and is renowned as "seedless persimmon." Korean people love the Cheongdo persimmon having lots of moisture and a sweet taste. In every October, Cheongdo becomes imbued with reddish persimmons. Cheongdo Flat Seedless Persimmon Festival and Persimmon Wine Making Experience Event are held in the most beautiful season, the autumn. Family sized tourists love Cheongdo as a splendid tourist spot.

Efficacy & Components of Persimmons

Persimmons contain much carotene which shares the efficacy of vitamin A: results show that more than 400 IU of carotene is contained in every 100g of persimmon. Vitamin A is a nutrient that helps enhance resistance against disease and makes your skin stronger and more elastic. In the case of vitamin C, one persimmon contains about 30mg which is six-fold higher than that of apples. On the other hand, persimmons are not as sour as other fruit. Only 0.2% of citric acid and malic acid, which are the organic acids that give a sour taste, are contained in one persimmon.

(data from Rural Development Administration)