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Where is Yamanashi wine from?
Yamanashi is a white wine from Kōshū (Katsunuma), in Kōfu Basin, Yamanashi, Japan. It is a GI wine made mainly from Koshu and Muscat Bailey A.
Yamanashi at a glance
| Classification | GI |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Yamanashi |
| Style | White wine |
| Grapes | Koshu, Muscat Bailey A |
| Village or town | Kōshū (Katsunuma) |
| Subregion | Kōfu Basin |
| Region | Yamanashi |
| Country | Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.7043, 138.7294 |
Yamanashi
Kōshū (Katsunuma), Yamanashi, Japan
GI
Home of the Koshu grape
- Appellation
- Yamanashi
- Grapes
- Koshu, Muscat Bailey A
Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo near Mount Fuji, is the centre of Japanese wine, with many wineries around Katsunuma in the city of Kōshū. Its signature grape is the pink-skinned Koshu, grown in Japan for centuries. In 2013 Yamanashi became Japan's first geographical indication for wine.
Producers to know
- Grace Winery
- Château Mercian
- Lumière
- Haramo
Yamanashi: questions and answers
Where is Yamanashi wine from?
Yamanashi is a white wine from Kōshū (Katsunuma), in Kōfu Basin, Yamanashi, Japan. It is a GI wine made mainly from Koshu and Muscat Bailey A.
Which country is Yamanashi from?
Yamanashi is from Japan, in the Yamanashi wine region.
What grape is Yamanashi made from?
Yamanashi is made mainly from Koshu and Muscat Bailey A.
Is Yamanashi a red or a white wine?
Yamanashi is a white wine.
Who are the best producers of Yamanashi?
Producers to know include Grace Winery, Château Mercian, Lumière and Haramo.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.