April 19th is Rice Ball Day: Rice Balls and Japanese Wine Are a Great Match! Recipe Included

What Is the Appeal of Japanese Wine?

日本葡萄酒的魅力在哪里?

Japanese wine is defined as wine made from 100% domestically produced grapes. A decade ago, Japanese wine didn't get much attention, but recently its quality has improved and its fresh, fruity taste has made it very popular.

日本葡萄酒是100%用日本国产葡萄酿造的。十年前，日本葡萄酒还没引起太多关注，但最近随着它品质不断改善，果香浓郁的它越来越受欢迎。

Japan is especially famous for Koshu wine, made from white wine grape variety that has been grown primarily in the Koshu Valley in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Koshu grape produces delicate flavors that pair well with the subtle nuances of Japanese cuisine. The combination of low alcohol and crisp acidity makes Koshu wine an obvious choice for subtly flavoured dishes. Onigiri (rice ball) is especially recommended, as it can be seasoned in a variety of ways.

日本尤其以甲州葡萄酒闻名，它是由产自山梨县甲州河谷地区白葡萄酿制而成。甲州葡萄微妙风味与日本料理的细腻很好地搭配在一起。较低酒精度数和微酸爽口的葡萄酒酒成为细腻菜肴的首选。尤其推荐饭团，因为它可以用多种方式调味。

Since Rice Ball Day in on 19 April, we recommend trying the combination of bite-sized onigiri and Koshu wine. They make a surprisingly good match!

4月19日的饭团日开始，我们建议尝试一口大小的饭团和甲州葡萄酒组合。他们的搭配令人叫绝！

◆Recipes for bite-sized rice balls to go with white Japanese wine!

◆菜谱：一口大小的饭团搭配日本白葡萄酒!

Onigiri with edamame and pickled ume plum
1) In a bowl, mix the edamame, finely chopped pickled plums and salt.
2) Add into steamed rice, then shape into a round balls and you're done!

毛豆腌梅子饭团
1)碗里加入毛豆、切碎的腌梅子，再加点盐。
2)加入蒸熟的米饭，然后揉成团状，就完成了!

Onigiri with prosciutto ham and cheese
1) Shape the steamed rice mixture into round pieces that are easy to eat.
2) Place a piece of cheese on top of the ball and wrap the prosciutto ham around it.
3) Sprinkle with some basil and pepper and you're done!

火腿奶酪饭团
将蒸好的米饭做成圆形，便于食用。
2)把一块奶酪放在饭团上，然后熏火腿包裹起来。
3)撒上一些罗勒和胡椒粉，就完成了!

Recommended Japanese Wine

推荐日本葡萄酒

Made using 100% Koshu grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture. Based on the characteristics of the grape variety, this Koshu wine is made with yeasts carefully selected to match Chamomori's winemaking. It has a good balance of aromas and flavours, with a moderate aftertaste that goes beyond the standard range.

使用100%山梨县的甲州葡萄制成。基于此种葡萄的特性，甲州葡萄酒精选葡萄酒专用酵母酿制。它的芬芳与味道达到微妙的平衡，有一个很好的平衡的香气和味道，温和而余味悠长。

Tasting notes: Fresh aromas reminiscent of lemon and new wine are well drawn out. The flavour is well balanced, with a good aftertaste that goes beyond the standard range.
Drinking temperature: 7-11°C

品尝笔记:搭配清新的柠檬，新葡萄酒的香味被充分地提取出来。味道平衡，余味悠长。
饮用温度:7 - 11°C