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.
Just the Right Time, With the Meaning of Opportunity
Vinified with fermentation by using 5000L oak vat for 3-4weeks followed by maturation in the oak for 3-6months. Partially treated sur-lee during maturation period.
Starting with citrus aroma of lemon and lime as well as stone fruits like pear, white peach and
apple, complicated with richness of minerality with hint of green herbal character and ash stone. This wine presents good textural body in clear-dry flavour and smooth touch to palate.
Gold Award – Sakura Awards 2016
Sliver Award – Sakura Awards 2017
Data
| Variety (Cultivar) | Koshu |
|---|---|
| Winery | HUGGY WINE |
| Origin | Katsunuma, Koshu-city, Yamanashi |
Pairings
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Simmered Food
