About this wine
Fox Village Komorebi Koshu is part of Alps Wine Co., Ltd.'s 'Komorebi Selection' (dappled-sunlight selection), a line of dry wines from the Fuefuki, Yamanashi winery designed to pair effortlessly with everyday home cooking. Made from 100% Yamanashi-grown Koshu grapes fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve the variety's delicate character, it pours a bright yellow with aromas of peach and white flowers, framed by soft acidity and a mellow, savory (umami) finish. Non-vintage, bottled at 12% ABV.
A gentle, approachable dry Koshu with almost no rough edges — a comfortable everyday choice for those new to Japanese wine.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Koshu at its most unpretentious — clean stainless-steel vinification lets the grape's peach and white-flower character speak plainly, making it a dependable house pour for washoku."
Food Pairings
Its soft acidity and umami-driven finish make it a natural match for Japanese home cooking with miso or soy-based seasoning — try it with hoto noodles, miso-marinated pork, or simmered chikuzen-ni.
When to drink it
An easygoing weeknight companion for home-cooked Japanese meals, or a comfortable pour when entertaining casually.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Vintage
- NV
- Price Range
- ¥1,500-1,700 (reference conversion from ¥1,650 tax-included retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel tanks (no oak) to retain freshness and varietal purity. Non-vintage, 12% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Fox Village Komorebi Koshu taste like?
- It is a dry, easy-drinking white with aromas of peach and white flowers, soft acidity, and a mellow, umami-tinged finish.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Japanese home cooking seasoned with miso or soy sauce — hoto noodles, miso-marinated pork, and simmered dishes like chikuzen-ni are classic matches.
- Is this wine vintage-dated?
- No, it is released as a non-vintage (NV) wine, blended for a consistent, approachable style year-round.
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Fox Village Koshu Sparkling
SparklingKoshu
Fox Village Koshu Sparkling is a dry sparkling white wine made from 100% Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, crafted by the family-run Alps Wine Co., Ltd. in Fuefuki. It pours a bright golden yellow with a fine, creamy mousse, offering crisp acidity balanced by delicate citrus and orchard-fruit character typical of Koshu. Non-vintage and bottled at 12% ABV, it won a Gold Medal at the Sakura Wine Award 2023 and a Silver Medal at the Sakura Wine Award 2024.
フォックスヴィレッジ 甲州 ヌーヴォー
Fox Village Koshu Nouveau
WhiteKoshu
Released each year to coincide with Yamanashi's own Nouveau wine day around November 3rd, Fox Village Koshu Nouveau is the early-release, new-vintage expression of Alps Wine Co., Ltd.'s Fox Village line. Made from freshly harvested Koshu, Yamanashi's signature indigenous grape, it is bottled quickly in the nouveau style to preserve bright, primary fruit character. The wine is medium-dry (yaya-karakuchi), with crisp acidity balanced by a touch of lingering sweetness on the finish, in a 750ml bottle priced around ¥1,980.
フォックスヴィレッジ 甲州バレル
Fox Village Koshu Barrel
WhiteKoshu
Fox Village Koshu Barrel is a barrel-aged white wine from Alps Wine Co., Ltd. in Fuefuki, Yamanashi, made from 100% Koshu grapes grown by contracted growers within the GI Yamanashi appellation. After primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine spends roughly six months aging in used oak barrels, which round out Koshu's naturally crisp profile without masking it in new-oak flavor. The result is a shining golden-hued white with a smooth attack, aromas of honey and roasted nuts, and a full-bodied, umami-rich palate with a lingering, savory finish — a more structured, contemplative sibling to the winery's Fox Village Nouveau and Sparkling Koshu.
フォックスヴィレッジ ひだまりの甲州
Fox Village Hidamari Koshu
WhiteKoshu
Fox Village Hidamari Koshu ('sunlit' selection) is Alps Wine Co., Ltd.'s easy-drinking entry point into the Fox Village line, aimed at wine beginners with a sweet-to-medium-dry style. Made from 100% Yamanashi-grown Koshu, it shows a honey-yellow color with citrus and honey nuances and a rich, generous fruit character, finishing refreshingly semi-dry. Non-vintage, sealed with a screw cap, bottled at 12% ABV.