About Kamoshika Wine
- Style
- Sparkling
- Grape Varieties
- Steuben
- Price Range
- ¥2,800-3,500
- Alcohol
- 11.5%
Kamoshika Wine is Fattoria AL FIORE's tribute to Kawasaki-machi, the small Miyagi Prefecture town that welcomed the winery's founders — outsiders with no local history of fruit farming — and let them build their winery inside the gymnasium of a former elementary school. Named after the kamoshika (Japanese serow), the town's official animal, with a nod to the Japanese verb kamosu ("to brew"), the wine is made from the same 100% Steuben grapes sourced from the Aomori Grape Growers' Cooperative that go into the winery's Piacere! bottling. While Piacere! uses only the free-run juice released when destemmed berries crush under their own weight, Kamoshika Wine is built mainly from the remaining press-run juice, giving it a touch more structure and restrained tannin alongside Steuben's fresh, gentle acidity. The label was hand-drawn by Maki Sato, a Kawasaki-machi mother of two. The winery's long-term goal is to eventually make this wine entirely from grapes grown within Kawasaki-machi itself.
Kamoshika Wine distills Fattoria AL FIORE's community-rooted philosophy into a glass — proof that a wine can carry gratitude as clearly as it carries flavor.
New to wine?
A gentle, food-friendly introduction to Japanese Steuben wine — light on tannin and easy to enjoy.
Food Pairings
The restrained tannin and Steuben's fresh acidity make Kamoshika Wine an easy match for lightly grilled or fried foods — think yakitori, tempura, or simple grilled vegetables — as well as soft cheeses and charcuterie.
When to drink it
A meaningful bottle for toasting local ties and community — casual dinners, hometown gatherings, or gifts connected to Miyagi.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Steuben grapes sourced from the Aomori Grape Growers' Cooperative — the same lot used for the winery's Piacere! bottling. Where Piacere! is fermented solely from the free-run juice released when destemmed berries crush under their own weight in tank, Kamoshika Wine is built primarily from the remaining press-run juice, yielding a touch more color and structure. ABV 11.5%, roughly 1,997 bottles produced.
About the producer
Fattoria AL FIOREAdditive-free natural wines from a converted schoolhouse in Miyagi.川崎町, 宮城県 · Founded 2015Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name "Kamoshika Wine" mean?
- It's named after the kamoshika (Japanese serow), the official animal of Kawasaki-machi, Miyagi — the winery's hometown — and plays on the Japanese verb kamosu, meaning "to brew."
- What grape is Kamoshika Wine made from?
- 100% Steuben grapes sourced from the Aomori Grape Growers' Cooperative, the same source used for the winery's Piacere! bottling.
- How is Kamoshika Wine different from Piacere!?
- Both come from the same Steuben grapes, but Piacere! uses only the free-run juice, while Kamoshika Wine is made mainly from the press-run juice, giving it a touch more tannin and structure.
- What does Kamoshika Wine taste like?
- It has restrained, gentle tannins and the fresh, pleasant acidity characteristic of Steuben, in a simple, well-balanced profile.
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