Outstanding houses in Yamagata-Ken.
Yamagata sits where Japan's cool continental reach meets vine ambition, pulling mineral precision from volcanic soils and testing what red grapes can become in a place that demands ripeness be earned, not assumed.
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Region DNA
The character of Yamagata-Ken
Based on 129 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 8 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Yamagata-Ken
Hitomi
VisitYamagata-Ken is a wine region in Japan, home to 22 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Delaware, Muscat Bailey A, and Merlot, producing Japanese Sparkling and Japanese Red wines with notes of Citrus fruit, Tree fruit, and Red fruit.
Yamagata-Ken — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Yamagata-Ken?
- The most planted varieties in Yamagata-Ken are Delaware, Muscat Bailey A, Merlot, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Yamagata-Ken known for?
- Yamagata-Ken is known for Japanese Sparkling, Japanese Red, and Japanese Chardonnay White wines and flavors of Citrus fruit, Tree fruit, and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Yamagata-Ken?
- Femente tracks 22 producers in Yamagata-Ken.
- Where is Yamagata-Ken?
- Yamagata-Ken is a wine region in Japan.
Yamagata-Ken
Yamagata sits where Japan's cool continental reach meets vine ambition, pulling mineral precision from volcanic soils and testing what red grapes can become in a place that demands ripeness be earned, not assumed.