What grape variety is Hương Thơm Blanc made from?

Gio Hills Winery intentionally does not disclose the grape variety for the Hương Thơm series. It is a single variety grown in Komoro, Nagano — the same fruit used for the winery's 'thoải mái Blanc' — kept a secret as part of the wine's concept.

What does Hương Thơm Blanc taste like?

It shows lily-like white floral aromas with green apple and a honeyed sweetness, balanced by bright, lingering acidity and generous fruit character, at a moderate 11.5% ABV.

What food pairs well with Hương Thơm Blanc?

It pairs naturally with Vietnamese dishes such as fresh spring rolls and bánh mì (reflecting the winery's own Vietnamese-inspired café), as well as Japanese dishes like white fish sashimi and salted tempura.

How should Hương Thơm Blanc be served?

Serve it well chilled, especially in warmer months, as a refreshing aperitif or alongside light, aromatic dishes.

CuvéeNaganoWhite

Hương Thơm Blanc

フオン・トム・ブラン

Gio Hills Winery

About Hương Thơm Blanc

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Undisclosed
Price Range: ¥4,400
Alcohol: 11.5%

Hương Thơm Blanc ("hương thơm" is Vietnamese for "fragrance") is the white bottling of Gio Hills Winery's aroma-focused series, made in Komoro, Nagano. It is fermented with wild (ambient) yeast and deliberately given no oak aging, so the grape's own character comes through directly. The winery keeps the single grape variety undisclosed on purpose, using the same fruit grown in Komoro as its 'thoải mái Blanc' bottling, so a touch of mystery becomes part of the wine's appeal. Expect lily-like white floral aroma layered with green apple and a honeyed sweetness, carried by bright, lingering acidity and generous fruit, at a moderate 11.5% ABV.

Sommelier's Note

Gio Hills bottles this one with the grape variety kept deliberately secret — a rare case where a Japanese winery turns not knowing into part of the tasting experience, and the wine's floral, honeyed lift backs up the confidence.

New to wine?

An easy-drinking, aromatic white with a fun twist — the grape variety is a winery secret.

Food Pairings

A natural match for the winery's own Vietnamese-inspired café menu — fresh spring rolls, bánh mì, and herb-forward dishes. Also pairs well with white fish sashimi, salted tempura, and light seasonal salads.

When to drink it

Best served well chilled — ideal for warm-weather aperitifs, casual outdoor meals, or pairing with Vietnamese-inspired small plates.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made by Gio Hills Winery in Komoro, Nagano, from a single, intentionally undisclosed grape variety grown in Komoro (the same fruit used for the winery's 'thoải mái Blanc'). Fermented with wild/ambient yeast and not aged in oak, to keep the varietal aromatics and fresh fruit character intact. ABV 11.5%.

About the producer

Gio Hills WineryA wind-swept Nagano hilltop winery paired with a Vietnamese cafe.小諸市, 長野県 · Founded 2018Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape variety is Hương Thơm Blanc made from?: Gio Hills Winery intentionally does not disclose the grape variety for the Hương Thơm series. It is a single variety grown in Komoro, Nagano — the same fruit used for the winery's 'thoải mái Blanc' — kept a secret as part of the wine's concept.
What does Hương Thơm Blanc taste like?: It shows lily-like white floral aromas with green apple and a honeyed sweetness, balanced by bright, lingering acidity and generous fruit character, at a moderate 11.5% ABV.
What food pairs well with Hương Thơm Blanc?: It pairs naturally with Vietnamese dishes such as fresh spring rolls and bánh mì (reflecting the winery's own Vietnamese-inspired café), as well as Japanese dishes like white fish sashimi and salted tempura.
How should Hương Thơm Blanc be served?: Serve it well chilled, especially in warmer months, as a refreshing aperitif or alongside light, aromatic dishes.

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