Nagano
長野
Nagano is a GI covering both wine and sake from Nagano Prefecture, both designated in 2021. The wine is made only from specified grape varieties grown in the prefecture, and the sake from Nagano-grown rice and local water. Wines meeting stricter criteria can be labeled "Nagano Wine Premium."
- Production area
- Nagano Prefecture
- Type
- Wine / Sake
- Designated
- June 30, 2021
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Wine: made only from specified grape varieties grown in the prefecture, with no added water. Each variety group has a minimum sugar level, and wines meeting even stricter criteria may be labeled "Nagano Wine Premium." Sake: made with Nagano-grown rice (grade 3 or higher, polished within the prefecture) and local water, with added brewing alcohol limited to 50% of the rice weight.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
Wine events and winery tours take place across the Shinshu Wine Valley regions, mainly in autumn.
Where to buy
In Japan, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
FAQ
Nagano is a GI covering both wine and sake from Nagano Prefecture, both designated in 2021. The wine is made only from specified grape varieties grown in the prefecture, and the sake from Nagano-grown rice and local water. Wines meeting stricter criteria can be labeled "Nagano Wine Premium."
Wine and Sake made in Nagano Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on June 30, 2021.
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