Japan Flashcards
1
Q
What native Japanese variety has been used to make grapes since the 8th century
A
The Koshu grape
2
Q
What is chintashu
A
“Red liquor”
3
Q
On what Japanese island is the majority of wine produced
A
Honshu (the main island)
4
Q
Overhead trellises or pergolas that reduce the risk of fungal disease by encouraging air circulation beneath vine canopies are known as what on the Japanese island of Kyushu
A
Tanazukuri
5
Q
Name the commercially grown grape varieties for Japanese wine
A
Koshu
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat Bailey A
6
Q
What was the first geographical indication awarded in Japan in 2013
A
Yamanashi prefecture on the island of Honshu
