Achievement
Japan Wine Challenge
Decanter World Wine Awards
Japan Wine Competition
Japan Women's Wine Awards
International Wine Challenge
Enzan Yoshu
Salz Berg Koshu
ザルツベルク甲州／塩山洋酒醸造
"Salzburg" in German means "salz" (salt) and "berg" (mountain).
Koshu grape fermented in stainless steel and then blended with another yeast-fermented, barrel-aged Koshu. It exudes a fresh aroma that evokes white flowers and, as time passes, a tropical scent arises.
The overall acidity tightens the wine, with a subtly fragrant oak aroma being characteristic. It is a wine where you can taste the fruity flavor of the fruit and feel a strong mineral tightness in the aftertaste."
Tasting note
Category
Wine
Type
White Wine
Producer
Enzan Yoshu
Production area
Japan Yamanashi Prefecture
Variety
Koshu
Fermentation
Stainless tank＆French Oak
Capacity
750 mL
ABV
11%
Recommended Pairings
Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine; a wide variety of dishes.
Tasting from winery
Koshu grapes fermented in stainless steel are skillfully blended with Koshu grapes that have been matured in different barrels for 8 months. It has a fresh aroma reminiscent of green apples, citrus fruits, and white flowers, which, over time, gives way to a tropical scent.
It is a dry white wine characterized by a smooth texture, refreshing acidity that tightens the overall taste, and a hint of sweetness and subtle oak aroma derived from the barrel.
About the producer
100% Koshu Grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture Used Enzan Western Liquor
Brewing uses only grapes produced in Yamanashi Prefecture, starting with its own farm and contracted growers, to make wines that are 100% locally sourced. There are 20 types of wine, including six varieties of one-shō bottle wine that are unique to Yamanashi.
Mr. Hagiwara, the third generation of Enzan Western Liquor Brewing, is also a member of Assemblage, formed under the common desire of Yamanashi-born winemakers to create higher quality wine. He is actively involved in a wide range of activities, including tasting events inside and outside the prefecture to promote Yamanashi wine and technical exchanges of winemaking expertise.
They continue to make wine a more familiar presence, crafting unique yet approachable wines that can even be casually enjoyed from a Japanese teacup.
About the Production Area
Japan Yamanashi Prefecture
The Wine Kingdom of Japan
Yamanashi, the birthplace of Japanese wine. Wine brewing began approximately 140 years ago in Kofu. In the Kofu Basin, particularly on the east side where places like Katsunuma and former Shiroyama have significant diurnal temperature variations, grape cultivation advanced, and it was also in Yamanashi that major beverage manufacturers were quick to establish wineries.
Of course, Yamanashi Prefecture is number one in both wine production and the number of wineries in Japan. In addition to producing the native Japanese grape varieties Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, which have been garnering attention recently, high-quality wines are also being produced that pursue the terroir and individuality of the winery, from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and others.