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7 Wineries in Fukushima Prefecture! Enjoy the Unique Wines of the Fruit Kingdom!

Fukushima, the "Fruit Kingdom," is a thriving producer of peaches, apples, and even grapes

Until now, grapes have mainly been consumed raw, but in recent years, varieties for wine production have increased, and seven wineries in the prefecture are producing unique wines

Kitaaizu Wine and Otake Vineyard (Aizuwakamatsu City)

This long-established grape farm was founded in 1887 and, at the recommendation of Emperor Meiji, began producing wine in 1900. The domaine has a wine vineyard within its tourist vineyard, and handles everything from harvesting to bottling

The bottles, which feature unique illustrations, are 500ml and also available in 350ml. They come in three varieties: red, white, and rosé, with the light red wine being particularly recommended

Otake Vineyard Kita Aizu Wine (Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Bailey A)

This sweet red wine has a pleasant tannin astringency and acidity, yet is easy to drink. It has fruity aromas of raspberry and blueberry, and a sherry-like aftertaste

Information

  • Facility name: Kitaaizu Wine Otake Vineyard
  • Address: 1647 Shinmiya, Kitaaizu-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0242-58-2075
  • URL: None

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Aizu Honda Winery (Inawashiro Town)

This winery, located at the foot of Mt. Bandai, ferments and ages its wines in glass bottles, producing wines with pure fruit aromas and flavors. In addition to challenging themselves with new winemaking techniques using locally grown fruits, they also undertake contract brewing of original wines

All wines are made using a single grape, with a wide variety available, including reds such as Pinot Noir, Muscat Bailey A, and Yamabudo grapes, and whites such as Chardonnay

In addition to grapes, there are also apple cider and pear (La France) wine

Pinot Noir from Aizu (Red: 100% Pinot Noir)

You can enjoy the rich aroma of Pinot Noir, which was cultivated through trial and error in Kitaaizu

Information

  • Facility name: Wine Studio Aizu Honda Winery
  • Address: 3-7 Chiyoda, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0242-62-5500
  • URL: https://www.hondawinery.co.jp/

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Niitsuru Winery (Aizumisato Town)

The domaine opened in 2019 in the Niitsuru area, which has a 40-year history of cultivating Chardonnay for wine. As a domaine that brews locally grown grapes, it cultivates a wide variety of grapes and produces a succession of ambitious wines

They offer red, white and sparkling wines made from European grapes such as Zweikertlebe, Merlot and Chardonnay, as well as Japanese grapes such as Muscat Bailey A and Yama Sauvignon

Zweigeltrebe (red: 100% Zweigeltrebe)

This wine is made from grapes grown in Australia and other countries, and has a spicy flavor, moderate acidity, and a mild astringency. We recommend leaving it for about an hour after uncorking to allow the aroma to develop before drinking

Information

  • Facility name: Niitsuru Winery
  • Address: 2398 Tsurunobe Shimonagao, Aizumisato-machi, Onuma-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0242-23-9899
  • URL: https://www.aizucoshell.com/

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Fukushima Farmers' Dream Wine (Nihonmatsu City)

Located in the satoyama of the Abukuma Highlands, this "farmers winery" has been producing wine and cider since 2012. 100% of the grapes used are grown locally

The main products are three types of red wine: "Ikkei" and "Ichijin", made from Yama Sauvignon, a wild grape hybrid, and "Ochikochi", made from Muscat Bailey A. There are also three types of cider

Ikkei (red: 100% Yama Sauvignon)

Ikkei (red: 100% Yama Sauvignon)
Ikkei (red: 100% Yama Sauvignon)

Made with Yama Sauvignon grown in a field known as "The Field in the Sky," this wine has a strong aroma and a light taste, making it a perfect match for meat dishes and Japanese cuisine

Information

  • Facility name: Fukushima Farmers' Dream Wine
  • Address: 181-1 Kohata Shiraishi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0243-24-8170
  • URL: Fukushima Farmers' Dream Wine

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Fukushima Ouse Winery (Koriyama City)

Four years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, with the cooperation of Koriyama City and local farmers, the winery was established in 2015 as a "Koriyama Wine" winery, which handles everything from grape cultivation to brewing. Wine, brandy, liqueur, cider, and more are made using fruits grown in the prefecture

The first wine produced in Koriyama was named "Vin de Ollage" (Orage: My Home), and red, white, and rosé varieties were released in 2019. We recommend the Koriyama Merlot red wine, some of which are named after the farms that grow them

MERLOT 2020 (Red: 100% Merlot)

It has aromas of flowers, herbs, plums, and cherries, and is full-bodied yet light to drink

It has a strong fruity flavour, soft acidity and firm tannins

Information

  • Facility name: Fukushima Ouse Winery
  • Address: 2 Tadano Goshi Goshi, Ousemachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0120-32-0307
  • URL: Fukushima Ouse Winery

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Iwaki Winery (Iwaki City)

Although the winery was established in 2009, brewing was suspended due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. In 2012, with the cooperation of a winery in Katsunuma, they restarted by cultivating grapes and released "Iwaki Yume Wine 2013." They now also produce pear wines

In addition to a wide variety of wines, including reds such as Merlot and wild grapes, and whites such as Koshu and Chardonnay, the pear sparkling wine made with "Hosui" is also very popular

Merlot barrel aged 2019 (red: 100% Merlot)

This full-bodied wine is made with Merlot grapes from our own farm in Iwaki City. It has a complex aroma of oak aging and floral and berry fruit notes, and is rich in flavor with a good balance of acidity and astringency

Information

  • Facility name: Iwaki Winery
  • Address: 11-8 Kamiyoshima Tashiro, Yoshima-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0246270007
  • URL: Iwaki Winery

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KAWAUCHI Wine Company (Kawauchi Village)

As part of a post-earthquake reconstruction project, wine grapes were grown on grassland in Kawauchi Village, and the winery was established in 2017. As a way to revitalize the region through the work of local farmers and volunteers, the first step was to cultivate high-quality grapes

In addition to Chardonnay white wine and Cabernet rosé, they also produce white wine from Yamagata grapes, and red and sparkling wines are scheduled to be released in 2022

Village Chardonnay 2021 (White: 100% Chardonnay)

This is the first vintage wine, a glossy pale yellow with aromas of green apple and citrus fruits, a fruity white wine with a good balance of rich minerality and refreshing acidity

Information

  • Facility name: Kawauchi Wine
  • Address: 2-1 Kamikawauchi Ohira, Kawauchi Village, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0240-25-8868
  • URL: Kawauchi Wine

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summary

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, new wineries with great potential have been opening one after another in Fukushima Prefecture

The delicious wines produced by Fruit Kingdom will surely help to dispel any unwanted negative rumors

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