We are pleased to introduce 2 recommended wines this time.
Recommended Wine ①
Country of Origin: Japan / Yamanashi Prefecture
Red wine
This wine features Japan's unique grape variety, Muscat Bailey A, carefully aged in barrels to bring out its soft fruitiness and elegant aroma.
A fresh aroma reminiscent of cherries and strawberries blends with subtle barrel-aged spice notes, creating a rich and complex flavor.
The texture is smooth, with a pleasant sweetness and delicate bitterness lingering on the finish.
This elegant red wine complements a wide range of cuisines, from Japanese and Chinese to French and teppanyaki, evoking the essence of Japan’s natural environment.
Sommelier’s Note: The Allure of Japanese Wine
- Muscat Bailey A
Red wine born in Japan
An essential grape variety when discussing Japanese wine culture.
Zenbee Kawakami from Yamanashi developed this variety to suit Japan’s climate. It features a fragrance reminiscent of strawberries and cherries, with a gentle, pleasant flavor. - Pinot Noir from Japan, recognized worldwide
Highly acclaimed at international wine competitions, it has earned the reputation of being called "Japan’s Pinot Noir." It is now a leading representative of Japanese wine.
Recommended Pairings
Perfectly suited for sweet and savory dishes such as teriyaki, hamburg steak, and sukiyaki.
Continental Restaurant FIRENZE
・Pork sauté (lunch menu only)
・Teppanyaki of domestic beef slices (dinner only)
・Grilled chicken thigh with salted rice malt and miso glaze
Chinese Restaurant SHISEN
・Twice-cooked pork
・Black vinegar sweet and sour pork
・A rich, sweet and spicy dish reminiscent of mapo tofu
Japanese Restaurant KAIRANTEI
・Beef Sukiyaki
・Grilled eel glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce
・A sweet and savory sauce dish, similar to simmered fish
Recommended Wine ②
Country of Origin: Japan / Yamanashi Prefecture
White wine / Dry
This bottle is crafted using the sur lie method, aging the indigenous Japanese grape variety Koshu together with its lees.
A gentle aroma reminiscent of white MOMO and yuzu harmonizes with a mellow richness derived from sediment.
A refreshing acidity and mineral notes create a pleasant balance, pairing excellently with dishes featuring broth, salt, and citrus.
This elegant and refined Japanese white wine perfectly complements the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine.
Sommelier’s Note: "A Signature Grape Variety of Japanese White Wine"
- "Facts About Koshu"
Japan's oldest wine grape variety
Koshu is Japan’s oldest wine grape variety, cultivated for over 1,000 years.
Recent studies have revealed that Koshu grapes are a natural hybrid of European wine grapes and wild Asian grapes.
In other words, these are "grape varieties unique to Japan, cultivated over many years in the Japanese climate."
Koshu is the most widely produced white wine in Japan. It ranks number one in production volume among white wine grape varieties in Japan.
Of the total Koshu wine produced, 95.6% is made from Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, truly making it a symbol of Japanese wine that Yamanashi proudly represents.
Recommended Pairings
Enhancing the umami of dashi and the saltiness, it pairs harmoniously with tempura, grilled white fish with salt, yudofu, and more.
Continental Restaurant FIRENZE
• Shrimp wrapped in kataifi pastry
• Ceviche
• Tarte Flambée
Chinese Restaurant SHISEN
• Fried chicken with scallion sauce
• Bang Bang Chicken
• Fried chicken
We recommend dishes with a milder level of spiciness.
Japanese Restaurant KAIRANTEI
• Tempura
• Sashimi
• Rolled Japanese omelet
It enhances the delicate flavors of the broth and ingredients.
Recommended wines are available at the following restaurants.
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・Continental Restaurant FIRENZE
・Chinese Restaurant SHISEN
・Japanese Restaurant KAIRANTEI
・Teppanyaki Restaurant HIDA
・Sumibi Kappo Inokuchi
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Offer Period:
December 1 (Mon), 2025 – February 28 (Sat), 2026
Glass JPY 1,300
Bottle JPY 7,000
*Limited quantity available.
See the list of restaurants here
Sommelier Introduction
Takahiro Shibata
Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa Teppanyaki Restaurant HIDA Chef
Certified Sommelier, Japan Sommelier Association
From Gifu Prefecture
After a decade of training at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka, joined Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa in December 2019.
Certified as a Gifu Taste and Tradition Master for the fiscal year 2021
2023 Appointment of the Chef at Teppanyaki Restaurant HIDA in Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa
Certified J.S.A. Sommelier 2024
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