About Kachofugetsu Blanc
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Kai Blanc
- Price Range
- ¥2,530-2,750
- Alcohol
- 12%
Kachofugetsu Blanc belongs to Asaya Winery's flagship Kachofugetsu ("flowers, birds, wind, and moon") series, first released in 2005 to showcase Japan's native grape varieties. This bottling is assigned to "Tori" (Bird) within the series and is a dry white wine built mainly around Kai Blanc, a Yamanashi-original variety created by crossing Koshu with Pinot Blanc, grown in the Kyoto-Katsunuma district. Retailer listings differ on the exact blending partner used across vintages (Chardonnay and Mondebrillant have both been cited), but Kai Blanc is consistently the core variety. Fermented at low temperature with minimal intervention, it has been released across multiple vintages (including 2018, 2019, and 2021), showing fresh fruit aromas, lively acidity, and a clean, dry finish that reflects Asaya's century-old, no-water-added philosophy.
A quietly compelling showcase for Kai Blanc — its balance of fruit and acidity proves this Yamanashi-original variety deserves far more attention.
New to wine?
A perfect entry point into Japanese white wine — clean, refreshing, and easy to drink alongside everyday meals.
Food Pairings
Pairs excellently with light seafood dishes, tempura, sashimi, and grilled white fish. Its crisp acidity also complements Japanese-style citrus-based appetizers and fresh vegetable salads.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, weekend gatherings, or as a refreshing aperitif before a Japanese-style meal.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made primarily from Kai Blanc grapes grown in the Kyoto-Katsunuma district of Yamanashi, part of Asaya Winery's own managed vineyards. Fermented at low temperature to preserve delicate aromatics and acidity. Bottled dry at approximately 12% ABV, 750ml. Retailer sources report a store price of roughly ¥2,530-2,750 depending on vintage and retailer.
About the producer
Asaya WineryNo added water — 100+ years of pure Katsunuma winemaking.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1921Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape variety is Kachofugetsu Blanc made from?
- It is built mainly around Kai Blanc, a Yamanashi-original white variety created by crossing Koshu with Pinot Blanc; some vintages have reportedly been blended with a second white variety.
- What does it taste like?
- A dry white with fresh fruit aromas, crisp, lively acidity, and a clean, well-balanced finish.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs especially well with Japanese cuisine such as tempura, sashimi, and grilled white fish.
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