Hokuto City in Yamanashi Prefecture and Fuji Clair Winery Co., Ltd. have joined forces in a public-private partnership to begin the construction of a wine grape vineyard in Mukawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, which will be one of the largest in Japan on a single-plot scale.
To kick off the construction, a groundbreaking ceremony for planting grape saplings was held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the completed experimental plot, with approximately 60 attendees.
Here are the details.
About Fuji Clair Winery's New Vineyard in Mukawa-cho
The new Fuji Clair Winery vineyard in Mukawa-cho is a wine grape vineyard pursued through a public-private partnership between Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Fuji Clair Winery Co., Ltd.
It will be one of Japan's largest vineyards on a single-plot scale.
Located at 3562-3 Mifuki, Mukawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the site covers an area of approximately 40 hectares.
Grape varieties to be planted in the experimental plot reportedly include Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mayor of Hokuto City and the Representative Director of Fuji Clair Winery, among others, shared their thoughts on the future.
A director of the company shared the following message: "In preparation for the opening of the main vineyard, we want to tackle suitable materials, the 4 per 1000 Initiative, virus-free saplings, reduced pesticide use, IoT technology mastery, and human resource development in this experimental plot. We aim to promote an earth-friendly, sustainable industry and lifestyle from Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and take on this challenge with the determination to fulfill it as a venture that lasts for 100 years."
If you are interested in seeing how the construction progresses moving forward, be sure to keep an eye on updates from Fuji Clair Winery.
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Fuji Clair Winery Co., Ltd.