KOFU, Japan -- A new brewery facility that began operating in a Suntory winery in Kofu, west of Tokyo, last month marks the latest example of Japanese vintners focusing on wine made with domestic grapes.
Suntory and Kirin aim for higher sales of varieties made from domestic grapes
Japanese wines made with domestically grown grapes are gaining international recognition. (Photo by Yurika Yoneda)
KOFU, Japan -- A new brewery facility that began operating in a Suntory winery in Kofu, west of Tokyo, last month marks the latest example of Japanese vintners focusing on wine made with domestic grapes.