Fukagawa Winery Tokyo is operated by Swimy Japan Co., Ltd.
Starting Friday, October 22, 2021, sales began for the "Art Para Fukagawa Original Label Wine" in collaboration with the Art Para Fukagawa General Incorporated Association.
Let's take a closer look at the details.
"Artworks by Artists with Disabilities on the Labels"
The wines released in this collaboration between "Fukagawa Winery Tokyo" and the "Art Para Fukagawa Talking Art Festival" feature...
- "Spring" by Yasuhiro Nishikawa, winner of the 【1st Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize】
- "Chataro" by Yuki Tanaka, winner of the 【Mariko Hayashi Award】
- "Burning Passion" by Yoshiki Saeki, winner of the 【Asics Japan Award】
These three products.
The winery stated that by using artists' works on wine labels, they hope to provide a new platform of activity for people facing handicaps in social life.
Wines Made with "Fukagawa Yeast"
Fukagawa Winery Tokyo celebrated its 5th anniversary in 2021.
Although production volume is not yet large, since 2020—marking the third year since cultivation began—harvested grapes have been used as "Fukagawa Yeast" and blended with grapes grown in other prefectures for vinification.
This Fukagawa yeast is also used in the collaboration wines, "Art Para Fukagawa Original Label Wine."
In a sense, they are wines where you can enjoy an indigenous, local flavor.
About the Collaboration Wines
Here are the details regarding the collaboration wines.
Wine: Fukagawa Winery Tokyo Vinified Yamagata Delaware Orange Wine
Grand Prize Work "Spring" Artist: Yasuhiro Nishikawa
Fukagawa Winery Tokyo's first nouveau release of 2021!
Crafted as an orange wine macerated with pulp and skins together. The wine itself feels like eating fresh grapes, fully bringing out their juiciness and skin color.
Dry. Spontaneous fermentation. No added sulfites. Grape origin: Okitama region, Yamagata Prefecture
Fukagawa Winery Tokyo Yamanashi Delaware White Wine
Mariko Hayashi Award "Chataro" Artist: Yuki Tanaka
Delaware grapes from Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, were crafted into a wine with refreshing and pleasant acidity.
Harvested early in their green state, it allows you to enjoy a crisp, sharp profile.
Spontaneous fermentation. No acidification, unfined. Grape origin: Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Wine: Fukagawa Winery Tokyo Kobe, Hyogo Chardonnay White Wine
Asics Japan Award "Burning Passion" Artist: Yoshiki Saeki
Chardonnay from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, was vinified at Fukagawa Winery Tokyo.
After low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks, it was bottled once it settled into a calm, rich body while preserving its fresh aromas. A dry wine with citrus notes and refreshing acidity.
Grape origin: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Enjoy Not Only the Wine's Taste, but Also the Art Labels!
Each of these collaboration wines is priced at 2,800 yen (excluding tax) per bottle.
Why not enjoy Japanese wine while appreciating both the Fukagawa yeast and the artistic labels?
Details
Purchase at the Fukagawa Winery Tokyo Online Store
They are also available for purchase at the following stores:
＜Fukagawa Winery Tokyo＞ Takahata Bldg 1F, 1-4-10 Furuishiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo
＜Ichimatsuya＞ 2-14-8 Shirakawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
＜Fusami Shokudo＞ Urban Dock LaLaport TOYOSU 3 1F, 2-2-1 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo