About Tatenogahara Riesling
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Riesling
- Price Range
- ¥4,950
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
A single-varietal Riesling grown on the Tatenogahara plateau in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. The 2024 vintage (750ml) shows a refreshing nose of green apple and ramune (Japanese soda), leading into a dry, tightly structured palate with sharp, grapefruit-like acidity — a departure from the sweeter style of traditional German Riesling. Winemaker Kazuya Matsukura applies sake-brewing techniques, including precise low-temperature, long fermentation, to preserve a clean, pure fruit character.
A distinctly Japanese take on Riesling — sake-brewing precision meets a snowy mountain terroir, resulting in a crisp, dry style that stands apart from German tradition.
New to wine?
A refreshing, bone-dry white that's easy to love — serve it well chilled and enjoy its crisp, clean character.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with prosciutto and other cured meats, fresh fruit, and light appetizers. Its crisp, grapefruit-like acidity also complements Japanese cuisine such as sashimi, grilled fish, and tempura.
When to drink it
Great as an aperitif, for summer gatherings, or alongside a refined Japanese dinner.
Terroir & Winemaking
2024 vintage, 750ml bottle, ABV 12.5%. Grapes are estate-grown on the Tatenogahara plateau (Nanto City, Toyama), a snowy, high-stress site that pushes vines to develop deep root systems. Vinified using sake-brewing know-how — precise temperature control and an ultra-low-temperature, long fermentation — to retain purity and minimize off-flavors.
About the producer
Domaine BeauSake-technique winemaking on Toyama's Tatenohara plateau南砺市, 富山県 · Founded 2020Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Tatenogahara Riesling taste like?
- It has a refreshing aroma of green apple and ramune (Japanese soda), with a dry, powerful palate and sharp, grapefruit-like acidity.
- Is this wine sweet like a German Riesling?
- No — unlike many traditional German Rieslings, this is crafted for a crisp, dry, clean finish.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs well with prosciutto, fresh fruit, and Japanese dishes such as sashimi, grilled fish, and tempura.
- Where are the grapes grown?
- On the Tatenogahara plateau in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture — a snowy, high-elevation site farmed by Domaine Beau.
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