What grape is Shikishima White made from?

It is made from 100% Delaware grapes grown on Shikishima Winery's own estate vineyard at about 600m elevation in Kai City, Yamanashi.

Is Shikishima White sweet or dry?

It is a dry white wine. Only the clear, settled must from gently pressed grapes is fermented, giving a clean, crisp dry finish with lemon and lime aromas.

What temperature should Shikishima White be served at?

It is best served chilled at around 7-9°C.

What sizes does Shikishima White come in?

It is available in 360ml, 720ml, and 1.8L bottles, with the 1.8L version fermented to a slightly lighter 7% ABV.

How is Shikishima White different from Mont Vin White?

Both are made from the same estate-grown Delaware using the same low-pressure, clear-must fermentation method, but Shikishima White is sold as Shikishima Winery's flagship dry white (successor to the former 'Shosenkyo' label), while Mont Vin White is a separate sister label from the same winery.

CuvéeYamanashiWhite

Shikishima White

敷島白

Shikishima Winery

About Shikishima White

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Delaware
Price Range: ¥900-3,300
Alcohol: 12%

Shikishima White is Shikishima Winery's everyday dry white, made from 100% Delaware grapes grown on the winery's own estate vineyard at roughly 600m elevation in Kamezawa, Kai City, Yamanashi. Grapes are destemmed and pressed at low pressure to draw out bitterness-free juice, and only the clear settled must is fermented, giving a crisp, easy-drinking dry white with bright lemon and lime aromas. It succeeds the winery's former 'Shosenkyo' label as the estate's flagship dry white.

Sommelier's Note

Shikishima White proves that Delaware — often dismissed as a table grape — can make a genuinely refreshing, food-friendly dry white when the winemaking stays this clean and low-intervention.

New to wine?

A gentle, everyday dry white made from a familiar Japanese hybrid grape — approachable and never intimidating.

Food Pairings

A food-friendly all-rounder that suits everything from grilled chicken and tempura of seasonal vegetables to vinegared dishes and tomato-sauce pasta or pizza.

When to drink it

Weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, everyday pairing with Japanese home cooking

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Delaware from Shikishima Winery's own estate vineyard (approx. 600m elevation, Kamezawa, Kai City, Yamanashi). Destemmed and gently pressed at low pressure; only the clear must is fermented. Dry style. ABV 12% (the 1.8L bottling is fermented to a lighter 7% ABV). Serving temperature 7-9°C. Available in three sizes: 360ml (¥900), 720ml (¥1,800), and 1.8L (¥3,300).

About the producer

Shikishima Winery100% estate-grown wines from a 600m hillside vineyard甲斐市, 山梨県 · Founded 1985Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Shikishima White made from?: It is made from 100% Delaware grapes grown on Shikishima Winery's own estate vineyard at about 600m elevation in Kai City, Yamanashi.
Is Shikishima White sweet or dry?: It is a dry white wine. Only the clear, settled must from gently pressed grapes is fermented, giving a clean, crisp dry finish with lemon and lime aromas.
What temperature should Shikishima White be served at?: It is best served chilled at around 7-9°C.
What sizes does Shikishima White come in?: It is available in 360ml, 720ml, and 1.8L bottles, with the 1.8L version fermented to a slightly lighter 7% ABV.
How is Shikishima White different from Mont Vin White?: Both are made from the same estate-grown Delaware using the same low-pressure, clear-must fermentation method, but Shikishima White is sold as Shikishima Winery's flagship dry white (successor to the former 'Shosenkyo' label), while Mont Vin White is a separate sister label from the same winery.

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