What is Satsuki Nagane?

Satsuki Nagane is the name of Edelwein's own vineyard in Osako, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, where this wine's Riesling Lion grapes are grown.

What does it taste like?

It is an off-dry white with fresh aromas of green apple and grapefruit, balanced acidity, and good fruit depth from four months of sur lie aging.

What food pairs best with this wine?

It pairs especially well with Japanese fried dishes like tempura and fried shrimp, salted edamame, pickles, and light seafood starters.

Has this wine won any awards?

The 2025 vintage was awarded a Bronze Medal at the Japan Wine Competition (22nd edition, 2026), per Edelwein's own official award records.

CuvéeIwateWhite

Satsuki Nagane Riesling Lion

五月長根リースリング・リオン

Edelwein

About Satsuki Nagane Riesling Lion

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Riesling Lion
Price Range: ¥2,500-2,800
Alcohol: 11.5

Satsuki Nagane Riesling Lion is Edelwein's long-running single-vineyard white wine, made from 100% Riesling Lion grapes grown in the winery's own Satsuki Nagane vineyard in Osako, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Riesling Lion is a Japanese hybrid grape (Riesling × Koshu Sanjaku) registered in 1975 and particularly suited to Iwate's climate. First released in 1986, this off-dry white has been produced every year since, with the 2025 vintage marking its 41st release. Fresh aromas of green apple and grapefruit lead into a wine with balanced acidity and fruit depth, further layered by four months of sur lie aging before bottling.

Sommelier's Note

First released in 1986 and produced every vintage since, Satsuki Nagane Riesling Lion is Edelwein's flagship expression of a truly Iwate-grown grape — a benchmark for how far Japanese hybrid varieties can go in a single vineyard's hands.

New to wine?

A gentle, fruit-forward off-dry white with green apple and citrus notes — an easy and rewarding first taste of Japanese Riesling Lion wine.

Food Pairings

Pairs beautifully with Japanese-style fried dishes such as tempura and fried shrimp, salted edamame, and Japanese pickles (tsukemono). Also matches well with light seafood starters like tai (sea bream) carpaccio.

When to drink it

An everyday companion to Japanese home cooking, and a rewarding pour for anyone wanting to try one of Iwate's most awarded single-vineyard wines.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made from 100% Riesling Lion grapes grown in Edelwein's Satsuki Nagane vineyard in Osako, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Fermented at low temperatures over an extended period, then aged for four months sur lie before bottling to add depth and umami. ABV 11.5%, bottled at 750ml. Best served at 6-13°C.

About the producer

EdelweinPioneering Iwate winery crafting award-winning wines that harmonize with Japanese cuisine.花巻市, 岩手県 · Founded 1962Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Satsuki Nagane?: Satsuki Nagane is the name of Edelwein's own vineyard in Osako, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, where this wine's Riesling Lion grapes are grown.
What does it taste like?: It is an off-dry white with fresh aromas of green apple and grapefruit, balanced acidity, and good fruit depth from four months of sur lie aging.
What food pairs best with this wine?: It pairs especially well with Japanese fried dishes like tempura and fried shrimp, salted edamame, pickles, and light seafood starters.
Has this wine won any awards?: The 2025 vintage was awarded a Bronze Medal at the Japan Wine Competition (22nd edition, 2026), per Edelwein's own official award records.

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