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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Koshu is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Yamanashi, Japan.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
Look for white peach, citrus, mineral and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Yamanashi.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Gia Tsjou, Konshu, Raisin de Yamanachi and Vigne de Yeddo.
At the table it suits smoked fish terrine, thinly sliced octopus sashimi and hoisin duck wrap with spring onion.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Smoked Fish Terrine
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Thinly Sliced Octopus Sashimi
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Hoisin Duck Wrap with Spring Onion
Also labelled.
Gia Tsjou, Konshu, Raisin de Yamanachi, Vigne de Yeddo.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Mars Koshu Orange-Gris, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian 'Ortum' Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Iwasaki District Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Koshu Gris de Gris, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Koshu Sur Lie, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Tamamoro District Kiiroka Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan
- Grace Winery Cuvee Misawa Akeno Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan
Koshu: common questions
01.What does Koshu taste like?+
Koshu tastes of white peach, citrus, mineral and floral. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.Where is Koshu from?+
Koshu originates in Yamanashi, Japan.
03.Where is Koshu grown?+
The key regions for Koshu are Yamanashi.
04.What food pairs with Koshu?+
Pour it with smoked fish terrine, thinly sliced octopus sashimi and hoisin duck wrap with spring onion.
05.What else is Koshu called?+
Koshu is also labelled Gia Tsjou, Konshu, Raisin de Yamanachi and Vigne de Yeddo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Japan.