The Kikyogahara designation under Japan’s Wine Geographical Indication system applies to the first (upper) terrace of the Narai River’s fluvial plateau. At least 85% of the wine grapes must be sourced from this area, and the winery must be located within it to use the “Kikyogahara” label.
Reference: About the Notice on Establishing Indication Standards Concerning Geographical Indications for Liquor (definition of the Kikyogahara Area), Shojiri City Notification, September 27, 2018.
Château Mercian Kikyogahara Winery シャトー・メルシャン 桔梗ヶ原ワイナリー
1938年塩尻開業、宗賀 Château Mercian, established in 1877, opened its Shiojiri facility in 1938, which later became the present-day Kikyogahara Winery, located in the Souga District.
Belly Beads Winery was established in 2018 in the Kikyogahara-Soga district of Shiojiri City. The winery’s name embodies its vision: to unite passionate collaborators, the joy of winemaking, the natural blessings of Shiojiri’s environment and wildlife, and the individuality of everyone involved in the process. By fostering these connections, the winery aims to expand its network like a radiant circle of beads, emanating outward from Shiojiri, which sits at the “belly”—a central point—of Japan.
1916年、桔梗ヶ原でブドウ栽培を開始、洗馬にワイナリーを創業 Established in 1916 and is located in the Seba District. Its Kikyogahara vineyard started in 1916. https://sinanowine.co.jp/
