Japan's oldest surviving winery, pressing Katsunuma grapes since 1877 — with no-till vineyards ahead of their time.
Maruki Budoshu, founded in 1877, is the oldest winery still operating in Japan. Everything, the house says, is for the grape: vineyards are managed with no-till grass cover and reduced pesticide use, keeping the growing environment as natural as practical, and the winemaking pursues innovation backed by nearly a century and a half of history. The range centers on Katsunuma-grown Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, from the estate-fruit flagship line to sparkling wine, and winery tours walk visitors among the tanks and sleeping barrels.
Located in 山梨県甲州市勝沼町下岩崎2488
Access JR勝沼ぶどう郷駅
Phone 0553-44-1005
Website http://www.marukiwine.co.jp/
Visit / tasting details ワイナリーツアー実施(立ち並ぶタンクの中を歩いたり、静かに眠る樽をのぞいたりできます)
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