About Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥3,300-3,500
Funakoshi Winery's Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, then vinified and bottled at the winery's home in Tako, Chiba. A dry, unoaked white with 12% ABV, it offers bright citrus-driven aromatics of lemon and grapefruit, a light and clean body, and crisp, well-defined acidity — a food-friendly expression that carries Funakoshi's low-intervention, minimal-sulfite house style into a classic Japanese Chardonnay.
A clean, citrus-forward Chardonnay that shows how Funakoshi's minimal-intervention philosophy translates into a classic varietal white — refreshing proof that Chiba can grow beyond Muscat Bailey A.
New to wine?
A clean, approachable Chardonnay with bright citrus notes — an easy entry point into Japanese wine for newcomers.
Food Pairings
A versatile match for white fish sashimi and grilled dishes, light seafood, and vegetable tempura. Its clean citrus acidity also works well with dashi-based Japanese dishes and lightly salted grilled chicken.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, an everyday aperitif, or light Japanese meals.
Terroir & Winemaking
Chardonnay grapes sourced from Azumino, Nagano Prefecture; vinified and bottled at Funakoshi Winery in Tako, Chiba. Unoaked, dry style. ABV 12%. Minimal sulfite use in keeping with the winery's low-intervention house style.
About the producer
Funakoshi WineryJapan's most unexpected comeback story: rice farmers who revived winemaking in Chiba for the first time in 90 years, crafting natural, additive-free wines with deep local roots and a Connoisseurs Award at JWA 2025.多古町, 千葉県 · Founded 2020Visit the producer page →More wines from Funakoshi Winery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Funakoshi Winery's Chardonnay taste like?
- It has bright citrus aromatics of lemon and grapefruit, a light and clean body, and crisp, well-defined acidity, with no oak influence.
- Where are the grapes for this Chardonnay grown?
- The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, while the wine is vinified and bottled at Funakoshi Winery in Tako, Chiba.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Its clean citrus acidity pairs well with white fish sashimi, grilled seafood, vegetable tempura, and dashi-based Japanese dishes.
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