Coco Farm & Winery Our Coco Petillant

Words from DI Wine about the producer:

Coco Farm & Winery, located in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan,
wasestablished in 1958 by educator Noboru Kawada to provide meaningful work for individuals with learning disabilities.
The winery cultivates a variety of grapes, including Muscat Bailey A and Riesling Lion, on steep slopes with inclines up to 45 degrees, emphasizing natural farming methods and manual labor. Under the guidance of winemakers like Bruce Gutlove, Coco Farm & Winery has gained international recognition, with its wines featured at events such as the 2000 G8 Summit in Okinawa. The winery produces approximately 200,000 bottles annually, focusing on quality and the unique characteristics of Japanese grape varieties.Visitors can enjoy tours, tastings, and meals prepared with local produce, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the surrounding vineyards.