The grape industry in Ningxia started at 1984. After more than 30 years of development, Ningxia's wine has been internationally recognized. In 2002, the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia was designated as a national geographical indication product protection zone with a total protection area of 200,000 hectares. The eastern foot of Helan Mountain is located in the central arid climate, which is typical of continental climate. The sugar content of grapes can be fully accumulated, and the phenolic content of grapes is also relatively high.