About Asahimachi Wine White
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Delaware, Riesling Forte, Seibel 9110
- Price Range
- ¥1,300-1,600
- Alcohol
- 11%
Asahimachi Wine White is the winery's staple everyday white, built around Delaware and blended with Riesling Forte and Seibel 9110 — all grown by local farmers on the clay-rich, sloping terraces along the Mogami River in Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. Fermented at low temperature to protect the delicate aromatics of Delaware, it pours pale straw and offers a slightly sweet, light-bodied profile with fresh grape and citrus fruit character and gentle acidity. Bottled at 11% ABV in a 720ml format, it is one of the winery's most widely available bottlings and a familiar entry point into Asahimachi Wine's range.
A textbook example of how Delaware, Japan's most planted table grape, can be coaxed into a genuinely charming everyday wine when blended thoughtfully — this is Asahimachi Wine's most approachable calling card.
New to wine?
A gentle, fruity, slightly sweet white that's an easy first step into Japanese wine — no harsh tannins or acidity to worry about.
Food Pairings
Its gentle sweetness and light body make it easy with lightly seasoned dishes — try it with tempura, shiokara-style salted seafood, mild cheeses, or fresh fruit. It also works well as an aperitif on its own.
When to drink it
Everyday drinking, casual home dinners, and as a friendly introduction to Japanese wine for guests.
Terroir & Winemaking
Delaware forms the base of the blend, with Riesling Forte and Seibel 9110 added for aromatic lift and structure. Grapes are sourced from local growers along the Mogami River in Asahi Town and fermented at low temperature to preserve fresh, fruity aromatics. ABV 11%, bottled in 720ml.
About the producer
Asahimachi WineHistoric Yamagata winery behind the iconic 'Wine Castle'朝日町, 山形県 · Founded 1944Visit the producer page →More wines from Asahimachi Wine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Asahimachi Wine White taste like?
- It is a slightly sweet, light-bodied white with fresh grape and citrus notes, built mainly from Delaware and rounded out with Riesling Forte and Seibel 9110.
- What grape varieties are used?
- The wine is a blend led by Delaware, with Riesling Forte and Seibel 9110 added for aroma and structure, all grown locally in Asahi Town, Yamagata.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Its light sweetness pairs naturally with tempura, mildly salted seafood, soft cheeses, and fruit-based dishes — it also works well simply chilled on its own.
- Is this a good wine for beginners?
- Yes. Its gentle sweetness and soft acidity make it one of the easiest Japanese wines to start with.
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