[Fukushima Prefecture] 7 wineries in Fukushima Prefecture! Enjoy the unique wines of the Fruit Kingdom!

In addition to peaches and apples, the ``Fruit Kingdom Fukushima'' also actively cultivates grapes.

Until now, it was mainly used for raw consumption, but in recent years the number of varieties for wine has increased, and seven wineries in the prefecture are producing unique wines.

Kitaaizu Wine/Otake Vineyard (Aizuwakamatsu City)

A long-established grape farm founded in 1887, it began making wine in 1900 at the recommendation of Emperor Meiji.

This domaine has a wine vineyard within a tourist vineyard, and handles everything from harvest to bottling.

Recommended wines from Kitaaizu Wine and Otake Vineyard

The bottles with unique illustrations are 500ml, and 350ml bottles are also available.

There are three types: red, white, and rosé, and the light-tasting red wine is especially recommended.

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

A sweet red wine with just the right amount of tannin and acidity, yet easy to drink.

It has a fruity aroma of raspberries and blues, and a lingering aroma similar to sherry.

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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Wine Studio Aizu Honda Winery (Inawashiro Town)

Located at the foot of Mt. Bandai, this winery ferments and ages in glass bottles, producing wines with pure fruit aromas and flavors.

In addition to taking on the challenge of creating new wines using local fruits, we also undertake commissioned brewing of original wines.

Recommended wines from Wine Studio Aizu/Honda Winery

All wines are made from single grapes, and there is a wide variety of reds such as Pinot Noir, Muscat Berry A, and Yamabudo, and whites such as Chardonnay.

Besides grapes, there are also apple ciders and pear (La France) wines.

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

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Niitsuru Winery (Aizumisato Town)

It opened in 2019 in the Niitsuru area, which has a 40-year history of growing Chardonnay for wine.

As a domaine that brews local grapes locally, we cultivate a wide variety of grapes and produce ambitious wines one after another.

Recommended wines from Niitsuru Winery

We offer red, white, and sparkling wines made from European grapes such as Zweikeltrabe, Merlot, and Chardonnay, as well as Japanese grapes such as Muscat Berry A and Yama Sauvignon.

Zweigeltrebe (Red: 100% Zweigeltrebe)

A grape grown in Australia and other countries, it has a spicy flavor and moderate acidity, and is moderately astringent.

We recommend uncorking the bottle and letting it sit for about an hour to let the aroma develop before drinking.

Information

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

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Fukushima Farmer's Dream Wine (Nihonmatsu City)

We have been producing wine and cider since 2012 as a "Farmer's Winery" in the woodlands of the Abukuma Highlands.

100% of the grapes used are grown locally.

Recommended wines from Fukushima Farmer's Dream Wine

There are three main types of red wine: ``Ikkei'' and ``Ichihito,'' made from Yama Sauvignon, a hybrid of Yama grapes, and ``Ochi Kochi,'' made from Muscat Berry A, as well as three other types of ciders.

Ikkei (Red: 100% Yama Sauvignon)

Ikkei (Red: 100% Yama Sauvignon)

Brewed with Yama Sauvignon grown in a field called ``Heaven's Field,'' it has a strong aroma and a light taste, making it a perfect match for meat dishes and Japanese dishes.

Information

  • Facility name: Fukushima Farmer's Dream Wine
  • Address: 181-1 Kobatashiroishi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0243-24-8170
  • URL: Fukushima Farmer's Dream Wine

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Fukushima Aise Winery (Koriyama City)

Four years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the winery was established in 2015 as a ``Koriyama-produced wine'' that handles everything from grape cultivation to brewing, thanks to the cooperation of Koriyama City and local farmers.

Wine, brandy, liqueur, and cider are also made using local fruits.

Recommended wines from Fukushima Aise Winery

The first Koriyama wine was named “Vin de Ollage” (Ollage: Own Home) and was released in red, white, and rosé in 2019.

We recommend the red Merlot wines from Koriyama, some of which are named after the farmers who grew them.

MERLOT 2020 (Red: 100% Merlot)

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

Enjoy a strong fruit flavor, soft acidity and firm tannin astringency.

Information

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

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Iwaki Winery (Iwaki City)

Although it 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 grape cultivation and released ``Iwaki Yume Wine 2013'', and are now also making pear wine.

Recommended wines from Iwaki Winery

In addition to a wide variety of wines, including reds such as Merlot and Yamabudo, and whites such as Koshu and Chardonnay, the pear sparkling wine made in Hosui is also popular.

Merlot Barrel Aged 2019 (Red: 100% Merlot)

A full-bodied wine made with Merlot from our own farm in Iwaki City.

It has a complex barrel-aged aroma and aromas of flowers and berry fruits, with a well-balanced concentration of umami, sourness, and astringency.

Information

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

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KAWAUCHI Wine Company (Kawauchi Village)

The winery was established in 2017 by growing wine grapes on grassland in Kawauchi Village as a recovery project from the earthquake.

As part of the revitalization of the region by local farmers and volunteers, we begin by cultivating high-quality grapes.

Recommended wines from KAWAUCHI Wine Company

In addition to white Chardonnay and rosé Cabernet, white wine made from Yamagata grapes is also produced, and red wine and sparkling wine are scheduled to be released within 2022.

Village Chardonnay 2021 (White: 100% Chardonnay)

This is a first vintage wine, and it is a fruity white wine with a glossy pale yellow color, aromas of green apple and citrus, and 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

In Fukushima Prefecture, since the great earthquake, new wineries with great potential have been born one after another.

The delicious wine produced by the Fruit Kingdom will surely dispel any unwanted reputational damage.

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