About Angel's Fruit Niagara
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Niagara
- Price Range
- ¥1,650-1,760
- 500ml
Angel's Fruit Niagara is a semi-sweet white wine made from 100% domestically grown Niagara grapes, produced by Katashimo Wine Foods -- western Japan's oldest continuously operating winery, founded in Kashiwara, Osaka in 1914. Part of the winery's approachable 'Angel's Fruit' (Tenshi no Kajitsu) line alongside its sister bottling 'Angel's Fruit Campbell' (a red, made from Campbell Early grapes), this still white showcases Niagara's signature musky, Muscat-like fragrance in a light, easy-drinking style recommended as an aperitif. Bottled at 500ml with a screw cap, it is distinct from the winery's sparkling 'K.S. Niagara Sparkling' bottling, which uses the same variety but in a bubbly, 750ml format.
The most accessible bottle in Katashimo's lineup -- Niagara's musky Muscat aroma makes this sweet white feel like a grape orchard in a glass, and its low intensity means it never overwhelms a first-time drinker.
New to wine?
A gentle, grape-forward sweet white with almost no bitterness or tannin -- an easy first step for anyone new to wine.
Food Pairings
Its bright Muscat-like sweetness pairs naturally with fruit-based desserts, mild cheeses, and prosciutto-melon starters; it also works surprisingly well alongside spicy dishes like curry or Southeast Asian cuisine to cool the palate. Best enjoyed well chilled on its own as an aperitif.
When to drink it
Casual gatherings with friends, a light aperitif before dinner, or as an easy-drinking gift from Osaka.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% domestically grown Niagara grapes, an aromatic American/hybrid variety known for its musky, grape-candy fragrance. Fermented as a still (non-sparkling) semi-sweet white wine, bottled at 500ml under a screw cap. Model number 9000719, sold at open pricing.
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 →More wines from Katashimo Wine Foods Co., Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Angel's Fruit Niagara made from?
- It is made from 100% domestically grown Niagara grapes, an aromatic American/hybrid variety prized for its distinctive musky, grape-candy fragrance.
- Is Angel's Fruit Niagara sweet or dry?
- It is a semi-sweet (yaya amakuchi) white wine with a soft, fruity sweetness, making it approachable even for those who don't usually drink wine.
- Is Angel's Fruit Niagara the same as K.S. Niagara Sparkling?
- No. Both are made from Niagara grapes by Katashimo Wine Foods, but Angel's Fruit Niagara is a still (non-sparkling) 500ml white wine, while K.S. Niagara Sparkling is a bubbly 750ml bottling.
- How should Angel's Fruit Niagara be served?
- It's best served well chilled, around 8°C, as an aperitif on its own, or alongside fruit desserts and light appetizers.
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