Yamagata

The Tohoku region's wine heartland. Inland warmth allows red varieties to ripen fully, while the spiritual landscape of the Dewa Sanzan mountains permeates the winemaking philosophy.

Inland-basin climate: hot summers and heavy snowfall in winter. Known for fruity reds from the Mogami River basin.

Takahata Winery was founded in 1973. Since then, small family wineries have multiplied, nurturing a distinctive natural-wine culture.