What does 'additive-free' (mutenka) mean for this wine?

It means no sulfite preservatives (sanka boshizai) are added during production, letting the natural character of the Delaware grape come through without the stabilizing effect of added sulfur dioxide.

What grape is Additive-Free Delaware made from?

It is made from 100% Delaware, a table-and-wine grape widely grown around Katashimo Winery's home region of Kashiwara, Osaka, and long associated with the winery's signature sweet, fruity white wines.

Is this wine available year-round?

No -- it is released as a limited-quantity seasonal nouveau-style bottling tied to each year's harvest, so stock and exact pricing vary by vintage and retailer.

Who is this wine best suited for?

Its juice-like sweetness and lack of added sulfites make it a friendly choice for wine beginners and for anyone who prefers to avoid added sulfite preservatives.

CuvéeOsakaWhite

Additive-Free Delaware

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Katashimo Wine Foods Co., Ltd.

About Additive-Free Delaware

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Delaware
Price Range: ¥1,500-1,800; 500ml, open-priced -- varies by vintage and retailer

A sweet white wine made from 100% domestically grown Delaware grapes cultivated around Katashimo Winery's home base in Kashiwara, Osaka. Released as a limited seasonal nouveau-style bottling each year, it is produced with no added sulfites (sanka boshizai mutenka), letting the grape's natural juicy, fruity character come through in a light 500ml bottle with a reusable screw cap.

Sommelier's Note

One of the most approachable additive-free wines from western Japan's oldest continuously operating winery -- if you think 'wine' means dry and tannic, this juicy, honest Delaware will change your mind.

New to wine?

A gentle, juice-like starting point for wine beginners -- naturally sweet and sulfite-free, so it rarely feels 'too winey.'

Food Pairings

Its juice-like sweetness and bright acidity make it an easy match for light appetizers, fresh fruit, and mildly spiced dishes; also enjoyable simply chilled as an aperitif or dessert-style pour.

When to drink it

Casual get-togethers, as a chilled aperitif, or as a low-intervention alternative for anyone who wants to enjoy wine without added sulfites.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made without added sulfite preservatives (mutenka), fermented from Delaware grapes grown under contract in the Kashiwara, Osaka area. Bottled at 500ml with a reusable crown/screw cap; produced in limited quantity each vintage as an open-priced (non-fixed retail price) seasonal release, so availability and exact pricing vary by year and retailer.

About the producer

Katashimo Wine Foods Co., Ltd.West Japan's oldest winery, crafting wine since 1914.柏原市, 大阪府 · Founded 1914Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'additive-free' (mutenka) mean for this wine?: It means no sulfite preservatives (sanka boshizai) are added during production, letting the natural character of the Delaware grape come through without the stabilizing effect of added sulfur dioxide.
What grape is Additive-Free Delaware made from?: It is made from 100% Delaware, a table-and-wine grape widely grown around Katashimo Winery's home region of Kashiwara, Osaka, and long associated with the winery's signature sweet, fruity white wines.
Is this wine available year-round?: No -- it is released as a limited-quantity seasonal nouveau-style bottling tied to each year's harvest, so stock and exact pricing vary by vintage and retailer.
Who is this wine best suited for?: Its juice-like sweetness and lack of added sulfites make it a friendly choice for wine beginners and for anyone who prefers to avoid added sulfite preservatives.

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