Haramo Wine
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A 1924 Katsunuma winery guided by the philosophy that nature makes the best grapes.
Founded in 1924 in Katsunuma, Yamanashi as a farmers' cooperative winery, Haramo Wine was later reorganized into a family-run corporation in the 1970s. The winery's name comes from the historic local place name 'Hara' combined with 'Mo,' the name traditionally inherited by the family's head across generations. Working a small estate vineyard supplemented by contracts with local growers, Haramo produces around 50 kiloliters a year using Koshu, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Adirondack grapes. Guided by the philosophy 'Tenmi Mugen' (the infinite value of nature's flavor) — the belief that the best grapes come from nature and the best wine comes from the best grapes — the winery emphasizes careful, small-batch winemaking that lets each vintage's fruit speak for itself. Visitors can tour the traditional cellar, browsed by a grape-covered courtyard, and taste wines in the attached tasting room.
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Who Is This For?
For those who value small-batch, family-run Japanese wineries with deep local roots, and who enjoy elegant Koshu-based wines paired with delicate, everyday food.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Haramo Wine founded and what does its name mean?
- Haramo Wine was founded in 1924 in Katsunuma as a farmers' cooperative winery. Its name combines 'Hara,' the area's old place name, with 'Mo,' from 'Moza-emon,' the name traditionally passed down through generations of the family's head.
- What grape varieties does Haramo Wine use?
- Haramo Wine works primarily with Koshu, along with Chardonnay, Merlot, and the hybrid variety Adirondack, sourced from its own small estate vineyard and contracted local growers.
- What is Haramo Wine's winemaking philosophy?
- Haramo Wine follows the idea of 'Tenmi Mugen' — that nature produces the best grapes, and the best grapes make the best wine — resulting in careful, small-batch production of around 50 kiloliters a year.
- Can visitors tour Haramo Wine and taste the wines?
- Yes. Haramo Wine welcomes visitors to its traditional cellar and grape-covered courtyard for tours and complimentary tastings, open daily except New Year's Day.