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Now we would like to introduce to you our high quality and excellent "ARUGA BRANCA" wine range. 

"Koshu grapes" are a precious gift from nature.
We devote our lifetime to the growth of "Koshu grapes" tree.
This is our basic attitude towards viticulture.
We continuously pursuit our vision in that drops of "Koshu grapes" with highest potential fills palm of our hands.
We think it is very important to raise the potential of "Koshu grapes" not by artificial treatments such as chemical fertilizer but by maximizing the potential of the natural cycle of Koshu grapes.

We have been steadily and quietly continuing our wine production, and have now expressed the ultimate in flavor in a bottle of ARUGA BRANCA.

aruga branca brilhante

ARUGA BRANCA BRILHANTE
Diamond-like Sparkling White Aruga
(Koshu grapes/white/sparkling)

We pay special attention to the indigenous Japanese "Koshu grapes" which have been grown in Katsunuma for over 1,280years. Each bottle of this wine has carbon dioxide, which is produced by the fermentation of the grapes, and sealed inside the bottle.
Please enjoy elegance and refreshing flavor of Koshu grapes.

aruga branca clareza

ARUGA BRANCA CLAREZA
Perfectly Clear Aruga White
(Koshu grapes/white/dry.Sur Lie)

We have produced a dry wine, suitable not only for Western all meals. This wine is made from "Koshu grapes" and by using the Sur Lie fermentation method. In the tank, wine and its lees are in contact for some time. The special feature of this wine is suitable for not only Western style dishes but also for Japanese dishes. It suits especially dishes with Japanese condiments such as miso, soy sauce and wasabi.

aruga branca isehara

ARUGA BRANCA ISEHARA
Aruga White from the Isehara Vineyards
(Koshu grapes/white/slightly dry)

We think that making good wines means making good grapes. We have been involved in producing wines that reflect the individuality of the local climate. This wine is made from "Koshu grapes" harvested from a single vineyard in Isehara. It has an elegant bouquet and it is well balanced , with fresh acidity and delicate sweetness. This wine has very unique character.

aruga branca pipa

ARUGA BRANCA PIPA
Barrel Fermented Aruga White
(Koshu grapes/white/dry)

This wine was born from our dream of making a supreme wine from "Koshu grapes" that would be recognized in the world. During the fermentation process, sugar and acidity are not added and flavour condensed. by itself is fermented in French oak casks for 6 months, and then aged in the bottle for more than two years. It is a complex, well balanced wine which has elegant and fruity flavor with bouquet of the cask.

aruga branca doce

ARUGA BRANCA DOCE
Sweet Aruga White
(Koshu grapes/white/extremely sweet,dessert)

This wine is produced by taking great care in selecting "Koshu grapes", then freezing and condensing them to keep their own sweetness and acidity. It is non-chaptalisation wine. It has natural sweetness like honey and constant acidity which provide a deep flavor. Please chill enough and drink with your dessert.

aruga branca envelhecida

ARUGA BRANCA ENVELHECIDA
Matured Aruga White
(Koshu grapes/white/sweet, Madeira)

This wine is well-matured, and fortified with brandy. Of course, it is made from "Koshu grapes" The bouquet of dried fruits, dried leaves, earth, and nutmeg are provided by the maturation, and with a good match between tha elegant sweetness and acidity coming from the fruit . This wine goes particularly well with a cigar after dinner .

* With RIEDEL Wine Glass no.416/33 (sauvignon blanc / dessert wine) you can enjoy ARUGA BRANCA's delicate structure consisted from rich bouquet and taste deeper.


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