A Hill Beloved by Grapes
Tomi no Oka: “Hill of Beautiful Climbing”
The hill is named for the beautiful vistas it offers climbers.
At the hilltop, the climber is greeted by a stunning panorama that does full justice to the name Tomi no Oka. Magnificent Mt. Fuji lies to the south. The Kofu Basin unfolds in front of your very eyes. Tomi no Oka is blessed with natural beauty that invites people to discover the true Japan.Grapes grow rich and produce deeply-fruited wine.
A hill beloved by grapes-Tomi no Oka is truly worthy of this description.
Area:
about 150 hectares
The soil:
Volcanic loam with clay, silt, and sand in ideal proportions. Together with the sloping terrain, a lower layer consisting of deposits from a pyroclastic flow provides excellent natural drainage. To perfect the drainage, we have built special pipelines in the ground where necessary.
The grapes:
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Black Queen, Pinot Noir
White: Chardonnay, Riesling Forte, Koshu, Riesling (Sauvignon Blanc is being replanted.)