Wines made from Koshu grapes of Japan
Discover the best wines made with Koshu as a single variety or as a blend of Japan.
More informations about the variety Koshu
One of the oldest varieties cultivated in Japan, generally in arbors/pergolas, most often used as a table grape and recently vinified and associated with other varieties. It is a Vitis vinifera also known in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United States... practically unknown in France.
More informations about the wines of Japan
Japan is famous for its sake, a rice wine, but Grape wine has been made in Japan for hundreds of years or more. Beer and whisky have also gained a place in the consciousness of modern Japanese, and have even become important contributors to the national economy. Winemaking has a Long history in Japan, and there are several stories surrounding its origins. The most common is that in 718 AD, a Buddhist monk named Gyoki planted the first vineyards at Daizenji Temple, near Katsunuma (southwest of Tokyo).
What are the typical flavors of the Koshu grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 60% of Koshu
- Tree fruitPresent in 58% of Koshu
- EarthPresent in 36% of Koshu
- MicrobioPresent in 27% of Koshu
- OakPresent in 26% of Koshu
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Koshu
- SpicesPresent in 17% of Koshu
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Koshu
- Tropical fruitPresent in 16% of Koshu
- CitrusPresent in 13% of Koshu
- FloralPresent in 13% of Koshu
- LemonPresent in 11% of Koshu
- MineralityPresent in 9% of Koshu
- Green applePresent in 9% of Koshu
- GrapefruitPresent in 8% of Koshu
- ApplesPresent in 7% of Koshu
- LimePresent in 6% of Koshu
- PearPresent in 6% of Koshu
- PeachPresent in 5% of Koshu
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Koshu
News about the grape variety Koshu
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced
The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...
Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...
Napa Valley Grapegrowers to receive climate change funding
While vineyards are managed one vintage at a time, farming practices take a longer view. A survey of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers members found that, on average, about 90% wanted more education and resources for water conservation, climate resilience and climate-smart farming opportunities. This grant will go a long way to help provide those resources. ‘Farmers are by nature risk averse,’ said Molly Williams of Napa Valley Grapegrowers. ‘Climate change poses considerable risks. We aren’t plantin ...