Visiting Yamagata's Unique Wineries: GRAPE REPUBLIC / Yellow Magic Winery

Wine in Yamagata Prefecture?

That's right. In recent years, the number of wineries in Yamagata Prefecture has been growing, and the quality of their wines is rising year after year!

This time, we are focusing on two wineries in particular that are committed to "natural wine."
Here is an exclusive report from the NIHON WINE.JP team.

The Grape Republic?
With a name that makes a big impact right off the bat, this winery is located in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture.

It leaves a striking impression with its lovely, colorful labels, and surprisingly, they even export overseas.

We spoke with Ms. Kamei from PR and winemaker Mr. Yano about the winery's charm!

Grape Republic Official Website
https://grape-republic.com/

Next, also located in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is "Yellow Magic Winery". Abbreviated as "YMW".
If 'that melody' popped into your head when you heard this winery's name, you might be quite the Yamagata wine connoisseur.

This time, we spoke with representative Mr. Iwaya about his passion for winemaking.

Yellow Magic Winery Official Website
https://www.yellowmagicwinery.com/

Yamagata wines were recently designated under the National Tax Agency's Geographical Indication system, 'GI Yamagata'.
For further details, please refer to "Wine Finally Designated Too! Explaining 'GI Yamagata'" on this site.Please take a look.

Yamagata Prefecture, where not only sake but also wine has received GI designation.

Going forward, it will surely become increasingly famous as a producer of alcoholic beverages and a premier region for Japanese wine.
With new wineries opening one after another, it is an exciting region to keep your eyes on.

Be sure to give Yamagata wine a try!

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