Awaji Nature Farm Co., Ltd. will open a "natural circular winery" around spring 2025, aiming to produce natural wine through organic farming.
The location is said to be near the sustainable garden "Awaji Nature Lab & Resort," operated by the company's group.
Here are the details.
About the "Natural Circular Winery"
Awaji Nature Farm has thus far adopted farming methods prioritizing natural circulation, contributing to regional environmental conservation and agricultural development.
At the soon-to-be-opened "Natural Circular Winery," viticulturist and winemaker Hirotake Ooka—who has crafted natural wines in France and earned global acclaim—has been welcomed as an advisor to produce wine with minimal environmental impact by maximizing the power of nature.
Establishing a Circular Agriculture Model
The winery will promote organic farming throughout the entire process from grape growing to winemaking, establishing a sustainable circular agriculture model that grows grapes using composted fertilizer derived from food waste and other resources generated on Awaji Island.
Furthermore, it will operate as an agritourism farm where visitors can experience the appeal of natural circular agriculture, promoting the appeal of wine as a local specialty through guided tours and wine tasting events, thereby contributing to the development of tourism across all of Awaji Island.
Additionally, the grape varieties grown will include special varieties such as "Rizan" and "Ryu-o," which were bred primarily from crimson glory vine (yamabudo) and are cultivated in only a few select areas in Japan.
If you would like to know more, please be sure to check the reference section.
Reference
■ Overview of "Natural Circular Winery"
Opening:
Around Spring 2025 (planned)
Location:
Shiinokigao, Nojima Tokiwa, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Details:
- Organic farming methods implemented from grape cultivation to winemaking *Application planned for JAS certification
- Promotion of circular agriculture by growing grapes with composted fertilizer derived from food waste from their own dining facilities operated on Awaji Island and partner seafood processing companies
- Adoption of special grape varieties such as "Rizan" and "Ryu-o," bred primarily from crimson glory vine and grown in only a few select areas in Japan
- In the future, planned to open as an agritourism farm offering farm tours and wine tasting events
*Harvest from the grapes planted today is scheduled for around spring 2027. At the time of opening in spring 2025, natural wine made with organically grown grapes from Kobe City is planned to be served.
Notes:
Information is current as of now and subject to change. The latest details will be announced sequentially.
Inquiries:
Awaji Nature Farm Co., Ltd. "Natural Circular Winery"
E-mail info@awaji-nlr.com