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Gio hills Winery

Mimakigahara_M 2022

Category

Wine

Type

Red Wine

Producer

Gio hills Winery

Production area

Japan Nagano prefecture, Mimakigahara plateau

Variety

Merlot 100% from their farm

Fermentation

Stainless tank with wild yeast

Aging

Barrel 11 months

Capacity

750 mL

ABV

12%

Tasting from winery

A wine that expresses the terroir of Mimakigahara, featuring aromas of figs and plums, along with forest undergrowth. It has a smooth tannin texture characteristic of clay-rich soil, rich fruit flavors, and high-altitude acidity that provides structure.

Winemaking: Cooled at low temperatures for 5 days for color extraction, then gradually warmed to fermentation temperature. Fermented with wild yeast, followed by a 1-month maceration, pressed, and approximately 11 months of barrel aging.

About the producer

The Story Begins on the Mimakigahara Plateau

The story of Gio Hills began in 2002 on the Mimakigahara plateau in Komoro, Shinshu. In 2002, Chardonnay was planted, followed by Merlot in 2008, and Pinot Noir in 2009, gradually expanding the vineyard area.

The representative of Gio Hills Winery, Masaki Tomioka, is also the fifth-generation owner of Nakadanaso, a traditional inn associated with the famous Japanese writer Toson Shimazaki. One of Shimazaki's lines from "Sketches of the Chikuma River" reads, "Is there no way to make myself fresher and simpler?"

Just as guests feel nostalgic yet find something new each time they visit Nakadanaso, this sentiment extends beyond the inn to a passion for wine, grape cultivation, and the establishment of a new winery.

Inspired by their father's dedication, the eldest son and his wife now manage Nakadanaso, while the youngest son, Hayato, takes charge of winemaking at their winery.

The children, who grew up watching their father's hard work, have returned to Komoro as adults, passing on their aspirations to their own children. Firmly rooted in the land of Mimakigahara like the grapes they cultivate, they continue to live robustly.

The story of Gio Hills Winery, filled with such sentiments, has only just begun.

The Sentiments Behind Gio Hills

Gio Hills Winery is situated on the Mimakigahara plateau, a gently sloping tableland where the wind constantly blows. The name "Gio Hills" combines the Vietnamese word "Gió" (wind) and the English word "Hill."

The use of Vietnamese is influenced by Hayato, the youngest son, who spent five years volunteering in Vietnam and has a Vietnamese spouse. They also produce wine in Vietnam, and it is their hope to become a bridge between the two countries, allowing people in Vietnam to enjoy Gio Hills Winery’s wines someday.

Not only in Vietnam, but it would also be a great joy if the grapes grown on the Mimakigahara plateau at Gio Hills Winery could be turned into wine and reach people around the world, carried by the wind.

About the Production Area

Japan Nagano prefecture, Mimakigahara plateau

The Environment Surrounding Gio Hills

Mimakigahara was originally a seabed that rose to an altitude of around 700 to 800 meters, creating a unique highland climate. The cool climate results in clear temperature differences between day and night, which helps maintain a rich acidity in the grapes.

This area is characterized by a rare tableland formation that is completely independent from its surroundings.

The soil is a strong clay loam, rich in yellow-red clay. Grapes cultivated in this land take longer to establish their roots, and over the years, they grow into strong and vigorous grapevines.

With an annual rainfall of just 985mm, this land offers ideal conditions for wine grape cultivation.

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