The Wine Profile

1 Which grape is regarded as Yamanashi's flagship and Japan's signature wine variety?

A Koshu, a Japanese variety B Riesling from Germany C Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire D Chardonnay from France

2 What is unusual about the skin of the Koshu grape compared with most white wine grapes?

A The skin is dark purple in colour B The skin is completely transparent C The skin is deep blue and thick D The skin is pale pink to grey-pink

3 How is Koshu regarded in relation to Japan's wine history?

A As a recently imported variety from Germany B As a Californian grape grown in Japan only since 1990 C As a cross created after the Second World War D As Japan's indigenous wine grape with a long history

4 Which wine style is most associated with Koshu from Yamanashi?

A Pale, dry white wines with low alcohol and citrus notes B Sparkling rosé with high residual sugar and bubbles C Dark, tannic red wines with heavy oak barrel ageing D Sweet, full-bodied wines in a traditional sherry style

5 Which grape is Yamanashi's main red wine variety?

A Tempranillo from Spain B Pinot Noir, a Burgundy classic C Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux D Muscat Bailey A, a Japanese hybrid

6 What must a wine satisfy to carry the "Japan Wine" label?

A It must be bottled within the city limits of Tokyo B It must contain at least twenty-five percent Koshu C It must be at least ten years old when released D It must be made entirely from grapes grown in Japan