Fujisan Winery

Welcome to Fujisan Winery, an establishment that represents a unique synthesis of Japanese agricultural tradition and modern viticultural ambition. Situated at an impressive elevation of nine hundred meters above sea level, we…

Standing here at the edge of the property, we can see the results of a massive agricultural undertaking that began with the planting of four thousand new vines. While the winery historically sourced much of its fruit from the…

Step inside the production facility where the rhythmic sounds of machinery signal the final stage of the winemaking process. Before you is the bottling line, a marvel of modern agricultural technology that ensures the wine's…

Descending into the cellar, you will immediately feel a significant drop in temperature. This room is kept at a constant eighteen degrees Celsius, but the wine itself requires an even cooler environment, ideally between twelve…

As we move through the production area, you may notice bottles positioned at strange, inverted angles in wooden racks. This is the site of the riddling process, or 'remuage,' a technique essential for producing clear,…

In this section of the winery, we encounter the machinery responsible for the primary extraction of juice from the harvested fruit. Imagine approximately one ton of grapes being loaded into the press. …

One of the most enlightening experiences at Fujisan Winery is the opportunity to taste wine directly from the stainless steel tanks. This allows for a 'diachronic' understanding of the wine—seeing how it evolves across different…

As we conclude our tour of Fujisan Winery, take a final look up at the towering presence of Mount Fuji. We have seen how this winery is more than just a production facility; it is a dedicated attempt to capture the essence of…