{"title":"Domaine A. et Y. Minowa","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine A. et Y. Minowa began cultivating wine grapes in Nagano Prefecture in 2008. The owner, Yasushi Minowa, worked for many years as a physician. Drawing on his knowledge and experience as a wine enthusiast, he settled in Nagano Prefecture in 2008 and founded his Domaine. The vineyards are located in the Kurakake and Netsu areas of the city of Tomi. These gently sloping, south-facing hillsides benefit from abundant sunshine and good drainage, making them ideal for growing grapes. The land was shaped by eruptions from the Asama-Kurofush volcanic group, mountain collapses, and the runoff of sediments from precipitation that has continued since ancient times. The geology and varied soil types of the different plots, rich in diversity, are one of the main attractions for growing wine grapes in this region. The main varieties cultivated across the Domaine's 3 hectares are limited to Burgundy and Champagne grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Aligoté and Pinot White. The wine names include names associated with local terroirs such as \"Kurakake\", \"Netsu\", \"Shutsujo\" and \"Mido\", with the aim of achieving recognition as world-class wines. In 2024, frost damage in May led to uneven shoot growth. Subsequently, record heat caused early berry colouring, but physiological disorders linked to high temperatures slowed this process. In addition, prolonged rainfall caused by a typhoon that stalled from late August to early September led to widespread disease proliferation. The unfavourable weather conditions continued thereafter, resulting in unprecedented growth failures, such as the inability of red grapes to develop proper colour. While many vineyards opted for an early harvest to avoid the risk of disease, Mr Minowa patiently waited for the grapes to ripen. Thanks to rigorous sorting during the harvest, the Domaine was able to harvest healthy, high-quality grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/collections\/domaine-a-et-y-minowa.oembed","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}