About HAKUSAN Andosols Yama Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Yama Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-4,500
HAKUSAN Andosols Yama Sauvignon is Hakusan Winery's flagship dry red, made from Yama Sauvignon — a Japanese hybrid grape created by crossing the wild mountain grape Vitis coignetiae with Cabernet Sauvignon, bred at the University of Yamanashi and registered in 1990. Grown on the volcanic Andosol (black andosol) soil at roughly 500 meters elevation at the foot of Mt. Kyogamine in Fukui's Okuetsu region, the wine shows a deep red-purple color with plump, concentrated fruit, moderate tannin, and vivid acidity in a medium-bodied, fully dry style. It has been internationally recognized, winning Gold at the 13th Féminalise World Wine Competition (2017 vintage) and again at the 16th edition (2019 vintage) in Paris.
A gold-medal-winning proof that Japan's own Vitis coignetiae hybrids can compete on the world stage — this is the wine to hand skeptics of Japanese red wine.
New to wine?
A great way to discover Japan's own hybrid grape varieties — dry and food-friendly, without being intimidating.
Food Pairings
A natural match for grilled and roasted red meats, game dishes, and aged hard cheeses. The wine's firm acidity also stands up well to rich, savory preparations.
When to drink it
Dinner with Japanese cuisine, gatherings featuring grilled or simmered meat dishes, gifts for Japanese-wine enthusiasts.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from estate-grown Yama Sauvignon (Vitis coignetiae × Cabernet Sauvignon), a hybrid variety bred at the University of Yamanashi and registered in 1990. Grapes are cultivated on volcanic Andosol soil at roughly 500m elevation at the foot of Mt. Kyogamine, Ono City, Fukui. Fully dry, medium-bodied vinification highlights the variety's characteristic deep color and moderate tannin.
About the producer
Hakusan WineryFukui Prefecture's sole winery, crafting wines exclusively from wild yamabudou (mountain grape) and its hybrids, grown in volcanic Andosol soils at the foot of sacred Mt. Hakusan — with polyphenol levels up to nine times that of conventional grapes.大野市, 福井県 · Founded 2000Visit the producer page →More wines from Hakusan Winery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yama Sauvignon?
- Yama Sauvignon is a Japanese hybrid grape created by crossing the wild mountain grape Vitis coignetiae with Cabernet Sauvignon. It was bred at the University of Yamanashi and registered in 1990.
- What does HAKUSAN Andosols Yama Sauvignon taste like?
- It is a fully dry, medium-bodied red with deep red-purple color, plump concentrated fruit, moderate tannin, and vivid acidity.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Grilled and roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses pair well, as do rich Japanese dishes glazed with soy sauce or miso.
- Has this wine won any awards?
- Yes — the 2017 vintage won Gold at the 13th Féminalise World Wine Competition, and the 2019 vintage won Gold again at the 16th edition in Paris.
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