OVN - Phu Quoc is one of the most attractive tourist destinations, which is famous for its luxurious resorts, picturesque beaches and countless local specialties. In particular, Phu Quoc Hai Phong myrtle wine has always been a popular gift that tourists visiting Pearl Island typically choose as a gift for relatives and friends. The people of Kien Giang coastal region in general as well as the island city in particular are always proud when it comes to Phu Quoc - a famous tourist destination associated with many scenic destinations, pristine and majestic "silver sea and gold forests".

Enjoy Phu Quoc Hai Phong myrtle wine

Along with the natural beauty, Phu Quoc also stands out with many specialties such as fish sauce, pepper... and it is impossible not to mention Phu Quoc Hai Phong forest myrtle wine, a drink that captivates many visitors when they come to enjoy it. Pearl Island.
 
According to information from the official organ of the Ministry of Health, when ripe, the color of the forest myrtle is dark purple, acrid, sweet, and has the effect of nourishing and activating blood. It is suitable for use in cases of anemia, body weakness, neurasthenia, tinnitus, spermatogenesis. Myrtle can be used directly, or it is dried, sharp, boiled to drink. Another way is fermentation, processing into alcohol. 
 
After the fermentation process, a pink solution, which has a spicy, sour, sweet taste similar to grape wine, is obtained. Through the evaluation process, experts assess that wild myrtle wine helps to enhance digestion support, improve resistance, stimulate appetite, fight muscle aches and pains, especially effective in the elderly.

Mr. Ho Van Hai - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Phu Quoc Myrtle Joint Stock Company said that he himself comes from a family with a long tradition of wine making. After growing up, he worked in a number of distilleries and wineries for more than 20 years. 
 
In 2014, he went to Phu Quoc to conduct field visits and learn about tourism and travel business. Enthusiastic about local forest myrtle products, and at the same time wishing to take advantage of abundant raw materials, which grow wild on hillsides and mountain valleys; Mr. Hai built a workshop for soaking, cooking and selling, and started introducing it to everyone. Gradually, he switched to establishing his own business named "Phu Quoc Myrtle Forest Joint Stock Company" with the main product being Hai Phong Wild myrtle wine.

The available source of forest myrtle ingredients is mixed with naturally fermented glutinous rice varieties from the vast rice fields of Hon Dat, Giong Rieng, Go Quao, etc., creating a specialty that can conquer anyone once tasted. In 2021, Phu Quoc Hai Phong myrtle wine will become a typical rural industrial product of the province. Besides, in December of the same year, when participating in the OCOP program, the product was also honored to receive 3-star OCOP recognition by the appraisal council of the People's Committee of Kien Giang province.

Elevating the brand name of Phu Quoc Hai Phong Myrtle Wine

“Although forest myrtle wine has appeared on the market for a long time, the birth of Phu Quoc Hai Phong forest myrtle wine creates more typical local products, diversifying rich products in the island city of Phu Quoc in particular and Kien Giang province in general. The product also clearly reflects, fully conveys the characteristics of the climate, soil as well as the labor efforts of the people of the island that seem nowhere else to be" - Mr. Hai proudly affirmed. 
With the motto of prioritizing public health, the company is expected to continue to research and improve the quality of Phu Quoc Hai Phong forest myrtle wine, contributing to serving domestic consumption demand, and at the same time introducing to international friends.
 
When the program to use the "vaccine passport" in Phu Quoc took effect on November 20, 2021, the local tourism industry was constantly rising, promoting economic recovery after a long time being heavily affected by the epidemic. It is believed that in the coming time, tourism activities will create a premise for key agricultural products, typical OCOP products of the island city, including Phu Quoc Hai Phong myrtle wine, to be consumed stably and develop strongly. 

 Huynh Kha (Transalted by Phi Yen)