About Barrel-Aged Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥1,600-1,870
Barrel-Aged Koshu is Ikeda Winery's signature standard-tier white, made from 100% Koshu grapes grown in Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi. Cool-fermented in modern stainless steel tanks, the wine is then aged in seasoned (previously used) oak barrels rather than new ones, adding gentle roundness without overt oak flavor. The result is a medium-dry white with bright citrus and green-apple aromas, soft matured notes, and lively acidity — distinct from the winery's premium Select White, which is fermented and aged entirely in new French oak using single-vineyard Hishiyama fruit.
The everyday face of Ikeda Winery — a Koshu that shows real skill in restrained barrel use, delivering quiet complexity at a bargain price.
New to wine?
An approachable, affordable entry point into Koshu wine — medium-dry with no overpowering oak character.
Food Pairings
Versatile with Japanese cuisine — scallops, sashimi and grilled white fish, simmered root vegetables, hot pot, and fried chicken — as well as light Western dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday Japanese dinners, casual gatherings, and easy weeknight drinking.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu grapes from Katsunuma, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks, then aged in old (previously used) oak barrels rather than new ones, imparting subtle roundness without dominant oak character. Best served chilled at 9-12°C.
About the producer
Ikeda WineryFamily-crafted Koshu and Muscat Bailey A from the heart of Katsunuma甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1995Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Ikeda Winery's Barrel-Aged Koshu taste like?
- It offers bright citrus and green-apple aromas with a soft, mellow note from barrel aging and lively, refreshing acidity — medium-dry with a touch of gentle sweetness.
- Is Barrel-Aged Koshu the same wine as Ikeda Winery's Select White?
- No, they are two distinct wines. Barrel-Aged Koshu is fermented in stainless steel and aged in old (used) barrels as an everyday-priced staple, while Select White is fermented and aged entirely in new French oak using grapes from the single Hishiyama vineyard, at a higher price point.
- What food pairs well with Barrel-Aged Koshu?
- It pairs beautifully with Japanese dishes such as sashimi, grilled scallops or white fish, simmered root vegetables, hot pot, and fried chicken, as well as light Western fare.
- What is the best serving temperature for Barrel-Aged Koshu?
- Serve chilled between 9°C and 12°C to highlight its citrus aromatics and acidity.
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