About Hokichi Sparkling
- Style
- Sparkling
- Grape Varieties
- Delaware
- Price Range
- ¥2,700-2,900
- Alcohol
- 11%
A sparkling white wine made from 100% Delaware grapes grown in Katashimo Winery's 'Hokichi Field' (Hokichi-batake) in Kashiwara, Osaka -- a once-abandoned vineyard plot whose Japanese name, a homophone of 'hokichi' (abandoned land), was reframed as 'a field that calls forth fortune' when the winery revived it. Bottled unfiltered as a cloudy (nigori) sparkling wine at 750ml, it shows a semi-dry to dry profile with Delaware's bright, fruity character. Produced by Katashimo Wine Foods -- western Japan's oldest continuously operating winery, founded in Kashiwara, Osaka in 1914.
A small bottle with a big story: Hokichi Field turns reclaimed farmland into an unfiltered, fruit-forward sparkling wine that captures Kashiwara Delaware at its most playful.
New to wine?
A playful, approachable introduction to Japanese sparkling wine -- fruity, easy-drinking, and full of local story.
Food Pairings
Its crisp, semi-dry profile and gentle mousse make it a natural match for Osaka's beloved 'konamon' street food -- takoyaki and okonomiyaki -- as well as fried dishes like karaage and salted edamame.
When to drink it
Casual gatherings, aperitif with Osaka street food, or a gift for those drawn to sustainability stories.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Delaware grapes grown in Katashimo's 'Hokichi Field,' a reclaimed plot of once-abandoned farmland in Kashiwara, Osaka. Bottled unfiltered as a cloudy (nigori) sparkling wine at 750ml; reported alcohol content is around 11%, though it is an open-price, limited-production bottling and specifics can vary slightly by vintage.
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 Hokichi Sparkling made from?
- It's made from 100% Delaware grapes grown in Katashimo Winery's 'Hokichi Field' in Kashiwara, Osaka.
- What does the name 'Hokichi' mean?
- It's a wordplay: the vineyard plot was once abandoned farmland ('hokichi,' abandoned land), and Katashimo Winery replanted it and renamed it 'Hokichi' ('a field that calls forth fortune'), using the homophone as a symbol of revival.
- Is it normal for the wine to look cloudy?
- Yes -- it's bottled unfiltered as a cloudy (nigori) sparkling wine, so some sediment and haze is expected and part of its character.
- What food pairs well with Hokichi Sparkling?
- Osaka's konamon dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki, along with fried snacks like karaage, are classic matches.
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