[Miyagi Prefecture] 5 selected wineries in Miyagi Prefecture! Let's look forward to the growth of young wineries!

Did you know that Miyagi Prefecture, the home of Sasanishiki, has the lowest fruit production in Tohoku?

There used to be no wineries, but in an effort to revitalize the area after the Great East Japan Earthquake, five wineries have been established within the prefecture, and winemaking from grape cultivation has begun.

Akiu Winery (Sendai City)

Opened in 2015, it is the oldest winery in the prefecture and the only winery in Sendai City.

The brewery is located in the middle of the Akiu hot spring town, about 30 minutes by car from JR Sendai Station, in a vineyard that spreads out at the foot of the mountain on the north bank of the Natori River.

There is a restaurant/cafe attached, where you can enjoy food and wine while overlooking the vineyards.

Akiu Winery’s recommended wines

The cool breeze that blows from the Akiu valley and river allows the grapes here to ripen while retaining their acidity, and the red, white, and rosé produced from these grapes have an exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity.

Besides wine, apple shields are also brewed.

RIVER WINDS BLANC 2021 (White: Delaware, Neo Muscat)

RIVER WINDS BLANC 2021 (White: Delaware, Neo Muscat)

River Winds Blanc is a blend of both tart and ripe Delawares.

A fruity white wine with a sparkling pale yellow color and complex aromas of honey, pear, flowers, and herbs, with a pleasant acidity and gentle sweetness.

Information

  • Facility name: Akiu Winery
  • Address: 6, Akiu-cho, Yumoto, Habaranishi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone number: 022-226-7475
  • URL: Akiu Winery

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Fattoria AL FIORE (Kawasaki Town)

This winery is located in a small town surrounded by nature at the foot of Miyagi Zao.

The chef and his wife of the Italian restaurant ``AL FIORE'' in Sendai City opened a farm and planted grapes in the hope of attracting people to the Kawasaki town, which is suffering from depopulation, by making wine.

In addition to home-grown grapes, we also brew grapes from nearby farms and Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture.

Recommended wines from Fattoria AL FIORE

The temperature is left to nature, and the wine, which is brewed using wild yeast grown on grapes, retains the natural flavor and aroma of the grapes, and is shipped without the addition of antioxidants. Our flagship lineup includes the ``FATTORIA AL FIORE SERIES,'' which has been carefully aged and is perfect for special occasions, and the ``NECO SERIES,'' where you can easily enjoy the fruity taste of grapes.

Kazuka Kain 2021 (Red: 80% Steuben, 11% Bailey A, 9% Pinot Noir)

The name ``Kosu'' comes from Kawasaki Town's animal ``Kamoshika,'' and it is a popular brand of wine that is made every year by mixing different grapes.

The winery couple makes this wine with gratitude to Kawasaki Town and its residents, and it is a wine that can only be found in that year.

So far, 2018 has been red wine, 2019 has been white, and 2020 and 2021 have been red, but we are looking forward to seeing what will happen in 2022 once it is released.

Information

  • Facility name: Fattoria AL FIORE
  • Address: 9 Hasekura Shiozawa, Kawasaki-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0224-87-6896
  • URL: Fattoria AL FIORE

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Minamisanriku Winery (Minamisanriku Town)

In April 2017, a wine project to plant grapes began in Minamisanriku town, which is surrounded by the sea and mountains, and in October 2020, the brewery was completed and opened in the Shizugawa district as a winery with a view of the sea. The restaurant will open in 2020, and you can enjoy the combination of Minamisanriku's seafood and mountain delicacies while looking out over Shizugawa Bay.

Recommended wines from Minamisanriku Winery

They sell a wide variety of wines made with grapes harvested from fields in Minamisanriku Town, as well as grapes from Yamagata and Yamanashi.

Recommended is the ``underwater aged wine,'' which is aged for half a year on underwater shelves along with delicious oysters from Shizugawa Bay. Chardonnay and Merlot are made delicious by sleeping in the sea.

Shizugawa Bay Undersea Aged Wine CHARDONNAY 2021 (White: 100% Chardonnay)

This is a dry Chardonnay that has been aged to a mellow taste, using the various sounds of the sea as a lullaby. In addition, red Merlot wine is also aged under the sea, and you can compare it with wine aged on land.

Information

  • Facility name: Minamisanriku Winery
  • Address: 7-3 Asahigaura, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku-cho, Motoyoshi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0226-48-5519
  • URL: Minamisanriku Winery

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Ryomi Vineyard & Winery (Yamato Town)

We brew high-quality wine using grapes grown in well-drained meadows in Yamato Town, which is surrounded by the nature of mountains and water.

There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with vegetables grown on the premises and local ingredients, and a condominium with one room in each building where you can stay amidst the vineyards.

The name ``Ryobi'' is taken from one letter each from the first names of the owner and his wife, who are from the area.

Recommended wines from Ryomi Vineyard & Winery

Six varieties for red wine and five varieties for white wine are cultivated, but they have only recently become ready for harvest, and grapes from outside the prefecture are also grown.

Among them, we would like to recommend one that is considered the flagship of the carefully selected Merlot.

Zephyr Merlot Private Reserve 2020 (Red: 100% Merlot)

This red wine is made from high-quality Merlot and has rich aromas of berry fruits such as violets and plums, with a firm, fleshy body and delicate, high-quality tannins.

Information

  • Facility name: Ryomi Vineyard & Winery
  • Address: 36-15 Yoshida Tannohara, Yamato-cho, Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 981-3625
  • Phone number: 0227-25-8370
  • URL: Ryomi Vineyard & Winery

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Osaki Winery (Osaki City)

This is a small winery opened in 2019 by a farmer who grows table grapes.

The brewery is located in a small, garage-like building near JR Furukawa Station, and produces fresh, easy-to-drink wine.

Recommended wines from Osaki Winery

There are three types of wine: red, white, and rosé, made from table grapes that have been cultivated for a long time.

Even though table grapes have a lot of juice, they lack sugar content and concentration, and to make them easier to eat, the skins are thinner, resulting in a lighter color and flavor, but this makes for a fresher wine that anyone can drink.

Osaki Harvest 2021 (Red: Campbell Early 100%)

In addition to red wine, white and rosé are also recommended.
Osaki Brew 2021 (White: 100% Niagara)
Osaki Banquet 2021 (Rosé: 100% Steuben)
All are easy-drinking yet robust and delicious wines.
In addition, from 2021, two types of sparkling wine, white and rosé, have been released.

Information

  • Facility name: Osaki Winery
  • Address: 3-15 Furukawadaicho, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0229-25-6048
  • URL: Osaki Winery

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summary

Miyagi Prefecture has a small number of wineries relative to its population, but unique wineries are growing in Sendai, a major wine consumer area.

In another 10 years, it may become the number one wine kingdom in Tohoku.

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