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| This area is highly regarded for producing best Koshu, a grape
variety for white wine grown in Japan from old times. The altitude is 500 ～ 600m.
Since it is located in highlands of Katsunuma, the temperature largely varies
between day and night, and the vineyards on the southern slopes are favored by
much sunshine. |
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The soil mainly consists of clay-loam but contains some gravel,
so the drainage is relatively good. These favorable conditions make it possible
to produce small berries grapes with high concentration of sugar and acidity.
Château Mercian Koshu Toriibira, vinified only from the late-harvested grapes
with high sugar content, makes quality sweet wine of complex taste. |
| Koshu is a productive grape variety to be harvested as much as
30t per 1ha when no cluster thinning . However, in order to produce high-potential
grapes for Château Mercian Koshu Toriibira, we have reduced the yields. Also,
we have made various experiments, pursuing new possibility; for instance, we put
umbrellas against autumn rain at some vineyards. Koshu, grape variety indigenous
to Japan, is indispensable for making Japanese terroir known to wine lovers all
over the world. We hope Château Mercian Koshu Toriibira will become new standard
of Koshu wine. |
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| VINEYARD MANAGER TSUTOMU KONO |
■ Koshu (for white wine)
Japanese native grape variety that belongs to the same species of Vitis Vinifera
(European variety). It makes bodied wine, which is elegant and delicate, as well
as fresh and fruity. |
| Altitude |
500 ～600m
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Soil Type |
Clay-loam |
| Topography |
Slopes |
Climate |
Inland climate, basin |
| Variety |
Koshu |
Trellis system |
Overhead trellis |
| Vine density |
100 vines/ha
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Yield |
10 t/ha |
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