About Nadore White
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Steuben, Niagara
- Price Range
- ¥748-1,210
- Alcohol
- 9.5%
Nadore White is a semi-sweet white wine from Iwate Kuzumaki Wine, made from Steuben and Niagara grapes grown in Kuzumaki Town's cool northern highlands. It offers a gentle, pear-like aroma with fresh fruit sweetness and a soft, approachable body, making it one of the winery's most popular easy-drinking wines. Sold in both 360ml and 720ml bottles under the same product code family (W003), it has won a string of accolades over the years, including a Bronze medal at the 2015 Japan Wine Competition (North American varieties, white), a Bronze medal at the 2024 Japan Wine Challenge, Gold ratings at the 2018 and 2019 'Best Wine of Japan' tasting events, and a Platinum rating at the 2019 edition in the amateur white/sweet category.
One of Kuzumaki's most consistently awarded whites for a reason — its pear-sweet charm makes it the easiest possible introduction to Japanese wine.
New to wine?
A gentle, pear-scented semi-sweet white that's easy to love from the first sip — a great starting point for anyone new to Japanese wine.
Food Pairings
Its pear-like sweetness and soft acidity pair beautifully with fruit desserts, mild cheeses, and lightly spiced Asian dishes. With Japanese food, it complements karaage (fried chicken), tempura, and simmered dishes with a touch of sweetness such as nimono, balancing their savory-sweet notes.
When to drink it
Casual home drinking, gifts, and light gatherings with friends
Terroir & Winemaking
Semi-sweet (やや甘口), ABV 9.5%. Made primarily from Steuben and Niagara, both cold-hardy American hybrid varieties well suited to Kuzumaki's cool climate. Best served chilled at 6-8°C. Available in 360ml (product code W003_h) and 720ml (W003) bottles; non-vintage (NV) blend.
About the producer
Iwate Kuzumaki WinePioneers of authentic wild grape (Yamabudo) wines from the cool highlands of Iwate.葛巻町, 岩手県 · Founded 1986Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Nadore White taste like?
- It is a semi-sweet white wine with a gentle pear-like aroma, fresh fruit sweetness, and soft, well-balanced acidity — an easy-drinking style rather than a bone-dry wine.
- What grapes are used in Nadore White?
- It is made primarily from Steuben and Niagara, cold-hardy American hybrid grape varieties grown in Kuzumaki Town, Iwate Prefecture.
- What food pairs well with Nadore White?
- Its fruity sweetness pairs well with fried dishes like karaage and tempura, mildly sweet simmered dishes, mild cheeses, and fruit-based desserts.
- Has Nadore White won any awards?
- Yes. It has received a Bronze medal at the 2015 Japan Wine Competition, Gold and Platinum ratings at the 2018-2019 'Best Wine of Japan' tastings, and a Bronze medal at the 2024 Japan Wine Challenge, among other honors.
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