Showing a range that folded in wines from differing terroirs, ranging from 400m to 700m elevation in Koshu’s home in Yamanashi prefecture, Misawa explained how the delicacy of this native grape ...

The dream inspired Gyoki to found the Daizenji temple in Koshu Valley, where he grew grapes and other plants for medicinal purposes. Soon, farmers were growing grapes throughout the Valley.

The Wine no Meshi, which claimed the top Ekiben of the Year prize, pairs well with wine produced with local Koshu grapes. It has been sold at shops at JR Kobuchisawa and Kofu stations and ...

L’Orient Katsunuma Koshu was brewed together with grape lees to bring out a citrusy aroma and savory grape flavor. “The fact that our typical wine was praised overseas means all Koshu wines ...