The Evolution of Japan’s Oldest Existing Winery, Maruki Winery! Today After Its Renewal!

Maruki Winery was founded in 1891 by Ryuken Tsuchiya upon his return from studying winemaking in France.
It is said to be Japan's oldest existing winery.

Located in the Katsunuma area of Yamanashi Prefecture, where numerous wineries stand side by side, many wine enthusiasts may have already visited.
This year, Maruki Winery underwent a major renewal.

Maruki Winery has cherished Ryuken Tsuchiya's belief to this day—"Just as French wine pairs with French cuisine, there is no reason Koshu grapes shouldn't pair with Japanese food"—and produces truly wonderful Koshu wines.
The winemaking team led by Head Winemaker Masafumi Yasuda researches various vinification methods and yeast strains to craft a diverse range of Koshu styles.

Furthermore, as a grape variety preserved by Yamanashi's predecessors, they pour their heart and soul into Muscat Bailey A just as they do with Koshu, assessing the unique characteristics of the grapes that vary from year to year and selecting the optimal vinification method for each. To bring out the full potential of the grapes, harvests from various vineyards are separated into individual tanks as much as possible for vinification.

Maruki Winery currently produces approximately 200,000 bottles of wine per year.
In their estate vineyards, they cultivate several grape varieties including Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, Kai Noir, and Yama Sauvignon. Sheep are kept in the vineyards, and they aim for sustainable agriculture by reducing pesticide use as much as possible.

Mr. Nobutsugu Uchida of Maruki Winery introduced the winery and wines, while Mr. Kodai Tashiro of IWAI TERRACE introduced the beer! Please take a look!

A restaurant where you can enjoy craft beer from the adjoining brewery recommended by Mr. Tashiro has also opened.
You can enjoy wines from Maruki Winery as well as other Raison Group wineries. In addition to dishes designed to pair with them, they even offer homemade gelato!
Furthermore, from spring through autumn, you can enjoy BBQ on the open-air terrace seating!

The newly renovated Maruki Winery has opened a brewery where you can enjoy lunch on the terrace, and both the wine and beer are delicious!!
It completely delivers on all fronts—sights, drinks, and food!
Around the beginning of 2025, the tasting room and boutique are also scheduled for a renovation.

When visiting Katsunuma, it is a must-stop destination!

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