Yamanashi
山梨県 甲斐市
Our winery is located at the southern foot of Mt. Kayagatake in Yamanashi Prefecture, in a scenic area of intermingling valleys and hills near Shosenkyo, renowned as a picturesque gorge.
Covering an area of approximately 10 ha, it sits at a high elevation ranging from a low point of 550 m to a peak of 640 m.
Along with good airflow and excellent drainage, large temperature differences between day and night, long hours of sunlight, and relatively low precipitation provide ideal environmental conditions for viticulture.
Japanese wine.jp Editorial Department
Our greatest commitment is to use only grapes grown on our own estate. Since our founding, we have consistently believed that winemaking begins in the vineyard and have continued producing authentic Japanese wine. We do not blend imported wine or purchase grapes from contract growers. To deliver wines that are as natural, safe, and dependable as possible, we cultivate our grapes using methods that avoid herbicides and minimize pesticide use.
We cultivate 14 grape varieties, an unusually large number for a small winery and one of the widest selections among wineries in the prefecture. From these grapes we produce nearly 30 different labels. Production volumes are limited, but this diversity is possible because both cultivation and winemaking are carried out with hands-on care rather than relying heavily on machinery.
PHOTO — NIHONWINE.JP editorial
SOURCE — NIHONWINE.JP editorial