Summertime aperitif with a glass of our original sparkling wine and others
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RISONARE Yatsugatake, a wine resort that is surrounded by an abundance of nature, will offer an aperitif service for a relaxing summer evening with a glass of sparkling wine. 10 different carefully-selected varieties of sparkling wine from Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures will be available to enjoy in the open spaces of the Yatsugatake Mountains and the Southern Alps, where summer breezes blow through. One of the sparkling wines is a crisp and refreshing original sparkling wine specially made by RISONARE Yatsugatake for summer evenings. In addition, granita, a frozen dessert, made with seasonal summer blueberries will be served together with sparkling wine. Enjoy an evening relaxing on the sofa, swinging on the hammock, and forget all about the summer heat with a glass of sparkling wine.
Background
RISONARE Yatsugatake is located near the prefectural borders of Yamanashi and Nagano, two of Japan’s most prominent wine production areas, and its concept is a wine resort. With the aim to become a resort where wine can be enjoyed throughout the stay, guests can not only sample the wines produced in the area but can also join to discover more about the winery and learn about food pairings. As a wine resort, we aim to propose different ways to enjoy seasonal wine and for this year’s summer experience, chilled sparkling wine was the main focus of this program.
Characteristic 1) Feeling the cool breeze and gazing into the mountain views with a glass of sparkling wine
10 carefully selected sparkling wines from Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures are offered and can be enjoyed in our open space with views of the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake Mountains behind. Relax and enjoy sparkling wine while relaxing on a sofa or swaying in a hammock on the terrace where the cool breeze blows through.
Characteristic 2) New original sparkling wine made by RISONARE Yatsugatake
Tramonto, a new original sparkling wine made by RISONARE Yatsugatake in cooperation with Cantina Hiro, has been added to the list. The name Tramonto, which means evening in Italian, was chosen in the hopes that our guests can relax in the cool summer breeze while gazing at the mountains with a glass of this wine. The wine is made from Koshu grapes and has a refreshing taste with a well-balanced natural sweetness and sourness. The design of the wine label represents the evening view from our terrace. Have a taste of wine that can only be enjoyed at our resort, perfect for the summer.
Characteristic 3) Blueberry frozen dessert to enjoy with sparkling wine
Granita is a frozen dessert with a characteristic crunchy texture. At RISONARE Yatsugatake, yogurt espuma (foam) is topped with blueberry granita and sweet white wine granita finished with fresh strawberries and mint. Served with dry ice, the fog raises up, providing a particularly chilly appearance. When paired with a fruity-flavored sparkling wine, the tartness from the granita, blueberry, and strawberry leads to a refreshing taste experience.
Summer Evening Yatsugatake Aperitif at a glance
Period: July 13 to August 31, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Price: a glass of wine starting from 500 JPY, blueberry granita 1,200 JPY
Place: Plaza in front of BOOKS & CAFE
Winery Introduction: Domaine Mie Ikeno
Domaine Mie Ikeno is a vineyard on vast land at an elevation of 750m where Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir grapes are cultivated. All steps from growing the grapes to fermenting the wine are handled in this winery based on the desire of the brewer, Mie Ikeno, to produce high-quality wine using only grapes that she has grown herself. With an aim to produce wine that feels as if it has bottled up the nature of Yatsugatake, the grapes are cultivated with minimal chemicals and no herbicides.
About RISONARE Yatsugatake
Address: 129-1 Kobuchizawa, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0044
Number of Rooms: 172
Check-in: 3:00 pm/Check-out: 12:00 pm
Price: Starting from 24,000 JPY per person (in a 2 person room, includes tax and service charge, breakfast)
Directions: Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Kobuchizawa Station
About RISONARE Brand
Countryside resort hotel with food culture unique to the landscape
RISONARE is a countryside resort hotel with a focus on food culture that uses locally sourced ingredients unique to each landscape. Each resort takes on its own form, such as a wine resort, agriturismo resort, etc., and offers an array of activities to work both the mind and the body. Embark on a journey with us into a world of culinary experiences.
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