When you think of Japanese booze, what comes up in your mind might be sake and shochu. But did you know there was such a thing called Japanese Wine? Today we are going to be talking about the wine, its history, and the three types of Japanese wines that we thought would interest you all.
The History of Japanese Wine
Japanese wine, as emphasized in its name, is a wine manufactured in Japan, where all of the grapes used to make the wine were planted and grown in the land of the great Nippon. The history of winemaking in Japan is shallow compared to other winemaking giants like France, with its beginnings during the Meiji period 140 years ago. The Japanese wine is a very new line of wine, even compared to the Chilean wine which is called the wine of “the new world”.
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Japanese wine is known for its delicate taste. The wine is not too spicy nor too sweet – it is just right. Because of its unique taste, Japanese wine does not interfere with and goes perfectly with the fine-flavored Japanese food. So when you’re eating Japanese cuisine, it may be a marvelous idea to have Japanese wine, too.
Red Wine
Until recently, Japanese wine was not considered wine. In fact, it was merely regarded as a grape juice with the slightest punch of alcohol. But over the last decade, the quality of the beverage improved and is now a point of interest to wine critics all around the globe. Because of Japan’s unique climate for having all four seasons, Japanese red wine has a distinctive taste, different from other red wine types. If interested, check out the link below to explore exquisite, Japanese red wine.
White Wine
Japan’s best wines are arguably its white wines, made with the pink-skinned grapes named “Koshu” cultivated primarily in Japan’s mountainous areas like the Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures. Famous for its distinct faint scent and sourness, the white wine made by these grapes have a fruity scent and a fresh taste.
Sparkling Wine
Last but not least on our list, we have the Japanese sparkling wine. Although there is a variety of flavors, the Japanese sparkling wine, like other Japanese wine types, is not too spicy, nor too sweet. With its refreshing taste and faint fruity scent, the Japanese sparkling wine goes perfectly with many things of course, but fundamentally Japanese cuisine.
After Word
Thank you for reading our article on Japanese wine! We hope you gained interest in the topic, even in the slightest bit. We hope you have a great day.
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