On December 9, in Nagatacho, Tokyo, the talk session and tasting event "Discover and Enjoy Japanese Wine and Japanese Cheese" will be held.
This marks the 5th OIV-Registered Summit.
Here are the details.
About the 5th OIV-Registered Summit
The OIV Registered Grape Varieties Council is a general incorporated association that works to improve the domestic and international recognition of Japan's indigenous grape varieties and their wines, focusing primarily on the three Japanese grape varieties registered with the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine): Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, and Yamasachi.
This time, at the 5th OIV-Registered Summit, a talk session discussing the future of Japan's proud indigenous varieties and a tasting event will be held.
Discover and Enjoy Japanese Wine and Japanese Cheese
At this event, after a talk session by leading authorities on the three varieties, there will be a free-tasting period to enjoy around 30 types of Japanese wine made from indigenous Japanese grape varieties and more than 10 types of Japanese cheese.
The detailed schedule for the day is summarized below.
13:30-13:40
■ Introduction: Greetings from the OIV Registered Grape Varieties Council
13:40-14:40
■ Part 1: Our Perspectives on the Challenges, Strengths, and Future of the Three OIV-Registered Varieties
Talking "Koshu"
Mr. Sho Aruga, President of the Yamanashi Wine and Spirits Manufacturers' Association Young Farmers and Winemakers Research Group / Viticulture Manager at Katsunuma Jojo Co., Ltd.
Talking "Muscat Bailey A"
Mr. Yoshio Amemiya, Secretary General of the MBA1927-> Association / Representative Director of Diamond Winery Co., Ltd.
Ms. Kanako Sasaki, Institute for Future Beverages, Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Talking "Yamasachi"
Ms. Yuka Hayashi, Director of the Food-Related Industry Bureau, Department of Economic Affairs, Hokkaido Government
14:40-15:10
Panel Discussion (Scheduled theme: Climate Change and the Future of Indigenous Japanese Varieties)
Joined by Council Advisors Mr. Michihiro Nakada and Mr. Hitoshi Ikegawa, and Council Director Mr. Kuniharu Minami
(10-minute break)
15:20-15:40
■ Part 2: Discover and Enjoy the Appeal of Indigenous Japanese Varieties Together with Japanese Cheese
The Significance of Pouring Passion into Japanese Cheese — Exploring Common Ground with Japanese Wine —
Ms. Aki Sakaue, President of the Cheese Professional Association (Interviewer: Council Director Ms. Yumi Tanabe)
15:45-17:00
Tasting Time to Enjoy Japanese Indigenous Variety Wines and Japanese Cheese
*Enjoy free tastings of about 30 types of Japanese indigenous variety wines and more than 10 types of Japanese cheese
If you are interested in Japanese wine as well as Japanese cheese, be sure to check it out.
Reference
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 13:30–17:30
Zenkoku Choson Kaikan (Imperial Hotel Group)
1-11-35 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (1-minute walk from Nagatacho Station on the Yurakucho, Hanzomon, and Namboku lines)
6,500 yen, first 120 participants (feel free to enter and leave at any time)
Tickets now on sale on Peatix: https://peatix.com/event/3721100/view