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95 Points
Koshu is a grape from the Katsunuma-village in Yamanashi
Yamanashi is the first Japanese Geographical Indication for wine est. 2013
'...So worthy, and so worth seeking out here' 95pts Gary Walsh
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Description
This wine was grown in the Toriibira district, Katsunuma-village in Yamanashi on Clay Pebble soil. The vines were trained via the Pergola training system then hand picked, fermented in seasoned French Oak and aged in stainless steel tank.
Yamanashi is the first Japanese Geographical Indication (GI) for wine. Established in 2013, it is situated in the prefecture of the same name. Yamanashi is promoted as the birthplace of Japanese wine production.
Koshu is a thick skinned grape and purplish-pink in colour. Research confirms that it is over 90% vitis vinifera, meaning the grape is European in origin and suitable for winemaking. It likely arrived in Japan with Buddhism about 1,000 years ago via the Silk Road through China. Winemaking first started in Japan in the 1870s, with Katsunuma as its birthplace and still the most important area for wine-making in Japan.
“Grace” originates from the “Three Graces” in Greek mythology.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Apple, Mineral, Pear
Palate:Apple, Mineral, Pear
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Shellfish
Description
This wine was grown in the Toriibira district, Katsunuma-village in Yamanashi on Clay Pebble soil. The vines were trained via the Pergola training system then hand picked, fermented in seasoned French Oak and aged in stainless steel tank.
Yamanashi is the first Japanese Geographical Indication (GI) for wine. Established in 2013, it is situated in the prefecture of the same name. Yamanashi is promoted as the birthplace of Japanese wine production.
Koshu is a thick skinned grape and purplish-pink in colour. Research confirms that it is over 90% vitis vinifera, meaning the grape is European in origin and suitable for winemaking. It likely arrived in Japan with Buddhism about 1,000 years ago via the Silk Road through China. Winemaking first started in Japan in the 1870s, with Katsunuma as its birthplace and still the most important area for wine-making in Japan.
“Grace” originates from the “Three Graces” in Greek mythology.
Yamanashi is the first Japanese Geographical Indication (GI) for wine. Established in 2013, it is situated in the prefecture of the same name. Yamanashi is promoted as the birthplace of Japanese wine production.
Koshu is a thick skinned grape and purplish-pink in colour. Research confirms that it is over 90% vitis vinifera, meaning the grape is European in origin and suitable for winemaking. It likely arrived in Japan with Buddhism about 1,000 years ago via the Silk Road through China. Winemaking first started in Japan in the 1870s, with Katsunuma as its birthplace and still the most important area for wine-making in Japan.
“Grace” originates from the “Three Graces” in Greek mythology.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Apple, Mineral, Pear
Palate:
Apple, Mineral, Pear
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Apple, Mineral, Pear
Palate:
Apple, Mineral, Pear
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Shellfish
Grace Wine