[Aomori Prefecture] 3 selected wineries and cider breweries in Aomori Prefecture! Introducing wine and cider from apple producing areas!
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Aomori, the northernmost region of Honshu, is famous for its apples, but it also produces a large amount of grapes, with 50% of the grapes in the prefecture being produced in three areas in the central and northern parts of the prefecture, including Tsuruta Town, Nanbu Town, and Hirakawa Town.
Most of the grapes used were local varieties such as Steuben and Campbell Early, but recently European wine varieties such as Merlot and Pinot Noir have also been produced in various parts of the prefecture.
The six prefectures of Tohoku are famous for their sake breweries that make use of their delicious water, and Aomori Prefecture also makes use of the delicious water that springs from places such as the World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountains to make wine.