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天橋立ワイナリー

京都府宮津市

PROFILE

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Legal name: 天橋立ワイン株式会社
Location: 〒629-2234 京都府宮津市国分123
Representative: 山﨑浩孝
Region: 京都・丹波エリア — 京都府
Phone: 0772-27-2222
Email: aw@amanohashidate.org

ABOUT

Beside Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, and the inland sea Aso-kai, the winery follows the motto “winemaking begins with grapes,”

producing Japanese wine made exclusively from 100% domestically grown grapes.

In addition to the winery and direct-sales shop, the site includes a restaurant overlooking Amanohashidate and Aso-kai,

a bakery using locally produced rice flour,

and a marché offering vegetables and processed foods from local farmers.

FEATURE STORY

A Château in an Enchanting Landscape

Grape planting began in 1989, and Amanohashidate Wine Co., Ltd. was established in 1999.

Amanohashidate Wine has now reached its 25th year.

【What Amanohashidate Wine Values】

・Wine made from 100% fresh grapes

・Wine made without heat treatment

・Unfiltered dry wines

The château stands in an enchanting setting created by Amanohashidate—one of Japan's Three Scenic Views—and the inland sea of Aso Bay.

Visitors can tour the wine fermentation room, bottling room (viewed through glass), underground wine cellar, and vineyards.

※Some areas may not be available for viewing depending on the season or work schedule. Thank you for your understanding.

【NEW】

●At the 2024 Japan Wine Competition, held for the 20th time,

two Amanohashidate Wine labels received awards.

・2021 Regent Barrel Aged — Bronze Medal

・2023 Niagara Semi-Sweet — Bronze Medal

The Regent is made from 100% grapes grown in the winery's own Amanohashidate vineyard.

The Niagara has won an award for the second consecutive year.

Fermenting Red Wine “Federrota”

The fermenting red wine “Federrota” is available exclusively at the winery.

It is grape juice roughly two to five days into fermentation, with an alcohol content of around 2–3%.

Also called a “baby wine,” its name means “red feather” in German.

It retains the sweet, fruity flavor of the grapes and contains carbon dioxide produced during fermentation. When you drink it, you will notice a lively effervescence similar to sparkling wine.

After several days at room temperature, however, it changes dramatically and becomes dry. This truly is a “phantom wine” that can only be experienced at the winery itself. Enjoy the fleeting moment when grape juice transforms into wine. Limited quantities are available.

A Restaurant for Savoring the Bounty of Tango

At the restaurant, you can enjoy the natural bounty of Tango—a treasure house of ingredients—together with wine.

This buffet restaurant overlooks the beautiful pine-lined sandbar of Amanohashidate and Aso Bay.

To serve ingredients as fresh as possible, we purchase seafood directly at the waterfront and prepare it in ways that preserve the ingredients' natural flavor.

Take in the magnificent scenery while savoring the pure taste of ingredients nurtured by the nature of Tango.

Wine Shop, Marche & Bakery

◆SHOP

In addition to the full range of Amanohashidate Wine labels, this is the only shop where you can find limited-production wines sold exclusively at the winery. Stop by to look for souvenirs and other special finds.

◆MARCHE

The market offers seasonal vegetables harvested that morning and carefully grown by local farmers, along with rice, fruit, and flowers. Handmade processed foods from local farmers are also available.

◆BAKERY

Freshly baked handmade rice-flour bread made with Koshihikari rice from Tango is available for purchase. Enjoy the pleasantly chewy texture unique to rice flour and its sweet aroma reminiscent of freshly cooked rice.

Private Stays Limited to Two Parties per Day

The owner's retreat, Chitose Ryokan, a long-established inn dating back to the mid-Edo period, was renovated in 2000 and reborn as “Wine and Inn CHITOSE,” an auberge-style hot-spring hotel where guests can enjoy wine.

Rooms looking directly out over Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, offer an exceptional ocean-view setting.

The hot spring is enjoyed in a private bath reserved for each room. Relax at your own pace in the natural hot spring and let both body and mind unwind.

The restaurant keeps 20,000 bottles of wine on hand. Enjoy pairings of wine with dishes that make the most of exceptionally fresh ingredients and the natural bounty of Tango.

Experience a private stay limited to just two parties per day, accompanied by delicious wine.

PHOTOS ／ 8

PHOTO — NIHONWINE.JP editorial

VISIT

OPEN: 【工場見学・ワインショップ】10:00～17:00 【ぶどう畑のレストラン】11:00～14:00（オーダーストップ） 14:00～17:00（カフェ）平日のみ11:00～17:00カフェも可
CLOSED: 毎週水曜日（全館）及び第2・第4火曜日（レストラン・マルシェ・パンや）
TOUR: 可能

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SOURCE — NIHONWINE.JP editorial