About Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥2,750
- Alcohol
- 11%
Koshu is Sawa Wines' dry white made from 100% Koshu grapes grown in the winery's own Yachimata, Chiba vineyards. Fermented and bottled in-house, it is only lightly sheet-filtered rather than fine-filtered, so some natural sediment may remain. The result is a crisp, refreshing white with citrus-driven acidity layered with notes of honey and grapefruit.
Chiba is not Yamanashi, but Sawa Wines' Koshu proves the variety's citrusy, honeyed character travels well beyond its home prefecture — a small-production white worth seeking out.
New to wine?
A gentle, citrusy introduction to Japanese Koshu — easy to enjoy chilled with almost any light meal.
Food Pairings
A versatile, food-friendly white — pairs well with white fish sashimi, grilled shellfish, and citrus-dressed salads. Its crisp acidity also cuts through fried foods like tempura and karaage.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, seafood-centered meals, aperitif
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% estate-grown Koshu from Yachimata, Chiba. Fermented and bottled at the winery; filtered through a coarse sheet filter only (no fine filtration), so light sediment may be present. Sulfites added. ABV 11%. Best served well chilled, around 10°C.
About the producer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Sawa Wines' Koshu made from?
- It is made from 100% Koshu grapes grown at Sawa Wines' own vineyards in Yachimata, Chiba Prefecture.
- What does Sawa Wines' Koshu taste like?
- A crisp, dry white with bright citrus acidity, layered with notes of honey and grapefruit.
- What is the alcohol content of Sawa Wines' Koshu?
- It has an alcohol content of 11%.
- How should Sawa Wines' Koshu be served?
- Serve it well chilled, at around 10°C, to bring out its crisp citrus character.
- Is Sawa Wines' Koshu filtered?
- It is only lightly sheet-filtered rather than fine-filtered, so a small amount of natural sediment may be present in the bottle.
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