Description
Designated Cultural Property of the Oldest Grapevine in Japan – “Koryu”甲龍
Formerly this winery used to be an oil merchant in the beginning of Edo period (1600s). Since 1953, this company has been run as a wine company under an organization of Yamato Budoshu Corporation (In-English: Huggy Wine) and creating their artisan wines as well as brewing craft beers. They own and grow the grapevines branching from an 130-year old heritage Koshu vine named ‘Koryu’, and a 100 year old vines ‘Mitsumori’, which are the Japan’s national reserve situated in their estate vineyard. Huggy Wine is the best skilled-expert winemaker focusing on vinification of Japan’s representative cultivars; Koshu and Muscat Bailey-A.
Koshu Branched from 130 Years Old Grapevine – “Koryu”
Winery’s fundamental – produced from grapevines grown by branching from 130 years old – Ancient Koshu Vine called “Koryu 甲龍”.
Characterized by juiciness with long astringency and complimented by sweetness to palate.
Featured by Comic: Drops of God, 神の雫 Ep.303
Gold – Sakura Awards 2017
Silver – Japan Wine Competition 2014
Bronze – Japan Wine Competition 2014
Data
Variety (Cultivar) | Koshu |
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Winery | HUGGY WINE |
Origin | Katsunuma, Koshu-city, Yamanashi |
Pairings
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Simmered Food