About Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Price Range
- Price available on inquiry
- Alcohol
- 11%
A single-varietal white wine made entirely from European Chardonnay grapes grown on Kawakami Farm's own vineyards in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture — one of only a handful of Nara producers cultivating this cool-climate-favoring variety in a notoriously difficult local climate.
One of the very few 100% Chardonnay wines grown and bottled in Nara Prefecture — a small-scale expression of a famously difficult-to-ripen variety in this region.
New to wine?
A gentle, approachable introduction to Japanese-grown Chardonnay from a small family vineyard.
Food Pairings
Its crisp acidity and light body make it a versatile match for delicate white-fleshed fish, grilled chicken, and fresh soft cheeses.
When to drink it
Currently sold direct-to-consumer by inquiry only — a discovery bottle for wine lovers exploring lesser-known Nara producers.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on Kawakami Farm's own vineyards in Sakurai, Nara, using natural growing methods without extra fertilizer. In January 2025 the farm replanted around 145 mature Chardonnay vines to its Makinouchi plot, spaced 2m between rows and 1.5m within rows. Bottled at 720ml, 11% ABV.
About the producer
Kawakami FarmEstate-grown European varieties, hand-crafted wine from Nara桜井市, 奈良県 · Founded 2012Visit the producer page →More wines from Kawakami Farm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape variety is used in this wine?
- It is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on Kawakami Farm's own vineyards in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
- What is the alcohol content and bottle size?
- The wine is bottled at 720ml with an alcohol content of 11%.
- Where can I buy this wine?
- It is currently sold directly through Kawakami Farm by inquiry. The farm's retail partner stores, such as Michi-no-Eki Katsuragi, carry only its grape juice and jam, not the wine.
- Is Chardonnay easy to grow in Nara?
- No — Chardonnay is considered a difficult variety to cultivate in Nara's climate, and Kawakami Farm spent years of trial brewing before completing this wine.
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