About SALZ BERG Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥2,200-2,500
- 720-750ml
- Alcohol
- 11%
SALZ BERG Koshu is one of Enzan Wine's flagship bottlings, made entirely from Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, drawn from the winery's own vineyards and contracted local growers around Koshu City. The name is German for "salt mountain," a direct reference to Shio-no-yama (塩ノ山), the landmark peak in Koshu City from which the Enzan/Shioyama district itself takes its name — tying the wine to the winery's home ground. The cuvee blends stainless-steel-fermented Koshu with lots aged roughly eight months in oak barrels, giving a dry white with crisp acidity, aromas of green apple, citrus and white flowers that open into tropical notes, a smooth texture and a gentle, well-integrated oak nuance. It is one of the winery's signature releases and has placed at the Japan Wine Competition.
The light barrel touch here does real work — it rounds out Koshu's naturally lean frame without burying the grape's signature citrus-and-mineral clarity, making this one of the more food-versatile Koshu bottlings on the market.
New to wine?
A friendly, food-ready entry point into serious Koshu — the light oak adds texture without ever feeling heavy or intimidating.
Food Pairings
A versatile food wine: excellent with sushi and sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, and goat cheese. The bright acidity and light oak also stand up well to lightly creamed dishes and Chinese-style steamed fish.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners with Japanese or seafood-centered menus, casual gatherings, and as an approachable gift introducing Japan's signature grape.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu grown in Yamanashi Prefecture (own vineyards and contracted growers around Koshu City). Fermented partly in temperature-controlled stainless steel and partly matured in oak barrels for about eight months before blending. Dry style, ABV approximately 11%. Bottled in 720-750ml formats; releases are vintage-dated and vintages rotate as stock turns over. Vintage-specific details should be confirmed against the current release, as bottlings vary from year to year.
About the producer
Enzan Wine Co., Ltd.Family winery using 100% Yamanashi grapes, Japanese varieties only.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1957Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does SALZ BERG Koshu taste like?
- It opens with green apple, citrus and white floral aromas that develop tropical notes with air, backed by crisp acidity, a smooth texture and a subtle, well-integrated oak nuance from partial barrel aging.
- Why is a Japanese wine named with the German words for 'salt mountain'?
- "Salz Berg" is German for "salt mountain," referencing Shio-no-yama, the mountain landmark in Koshu City that gave the Enzan/Shioyama district — Enzan Wine's home — its very name.
- What food pairs well with SALZ BERG Koshu?
- Its bright acidity and delicate fruit make it a natural match for sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish and other lightly seasoned Japanese dishes.
- Is SALZ BERG Koshu made with oak aging?
- Yes — the wine is a blend of stainless-steel-fermented Koshu and Koshu aged for around eight months in oak barrels, giving it more texture than a purely tank-fermented Koshu while staying fresh and dry.
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