About Ryoshi wa Utau 2025 White (Koshu)
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥2,530
- tax included
- Alcohol
- 12%
Ryoshi wa Utau White (Koshu) is a 2025 vintage from Choshi Budoshu Jozojo, the first winery in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, using Koshu grapes sourced from Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The wine highlights Koshu's characteristically rich acidity alongside aromas reminiscent of ripe apple. It is filtered to a clean, crisp finish, and its status as a native Japanese variety makes it a natural match for washoku, especially vinegared-rice dishes like sushi. Part of the casual 'Ryoshi wa Utau' (Fishermen Sing) line, it imagines local fishermen sharing a glass together, with the label carrying the traditional maiwai crane motif. Best served chilled at 8-10°C, 750ml bottle, 12% ABV.
A textbook expression of Koshu's bright acidity and ripe-apple aroma, filtered clean and built specifically to sit alongside sushi — a reliable, food-first choice.
New to wine?
A friendly, easy-drinking introduction to Japan's native Koshu grape — crisp and food-friendly without complexity.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with sushi and other vinegared-rice dishes, as well as washoku in general — the bright acidity complements the rice's mild sweetness and the freshness of raw fish.
When to drink it
Casual sushi dinners, izakaya-style seafood gatherings, and everyday washoku pairing.
Terroir & Winemaking
2025 vintage. Grapes: Koshu, sourced from Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Ingredients: domestic grapes and sulfites. Filtered for a clean, crisp style. Bottle size 750ml, ABV 12%, category: fruit wine (kajitsu-shu). Serve chilled at 8-10°C.
About the producer
Choshi Budoshu JozojoChoshi's first winery, born from a century-old fishing-town shop銚子市, 千葉県Visit the producer page →More wines from Choshi Budoshu Jozojo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Ryoshi wa Utau White (Koshu) made from?
- It is made from 100% Koshu, Japan's native white grape variety, sourced from Minami-Alps City in Yamanashi Prefecture.
- What does it taste like?
- It has Koshu's characteristic rich acidity with aromas reminiscent of ripe apple, finished clean and crisp thanks to filtration.
- What food should I pair it with?
- It is recommended with sushi and other vinegared-rice dishes, and pairs well with washoku (Japanese cuisine) in general.
- What is the alcohol content and bottle size?
- It is bottled at 750ml with 12% ABV, best served chilled at 8-10°C.
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