World-Class Wine from Matsumoto-Grown Grapes
In pursuing both world-class winemaking and the creation of a distinctly Japanese wine region, the winery arrived at the former Shiga Village area of Matsumoto City. At an elevation of 720 meters, the area offers south-facing steep slopes, large day-night temperature differences, and mineral-rich soils—conditions well suited to grape growing.\n\nMerlot and Chardonnay grown by contracted farmers using Yamato Wine’s proprietary canopy-management methods have earned strong praise from sommeliers and wine advisors in Nagano. The Merlot red wine received a Gold Medal at Monde Selection in 2001, while the Chardonnay sparkling wine received a Silver Medal at the Japan Wine Competition in 2012.
