Kerner

Kerner, a German white grape variety that is resistant to frost and suitable for cultivation in Yoichi’s cool climate, is also widely cultivated throughout Hokkaido. It features a distinctive flavour of white roses and aromatic herbs. At Camel Farm Winery we use it primarily to produce white and sparkling wines, but Kerner also has a good potential for ageing and can develop in wines with good depth and complexity.

Bacchus

Bacchus is a white grape variety that ripens quickly and has a tendency to produce high sugar contents even in cool Yoichi while keeping acidity high. Although at Camel Farm Winery is only used to make sparkling wines, Bacchus can age to develop in deep, complex wines.

Chardonnay

Although this white variety is widely grown around the world, its quality is heavily affected by climate and microclimate subtle changes. Warmer climates tend to speed up the ripening process and increase sugars, while cool climates tend to result in long-lasting, vibrant acidity. At Camel Farm Winery it is mainly used to make high-end traditional method sparkling wines taking advantage of Yoichi’s cool climate to create a crisp, Champagne-like mineral style.

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc is typically utilized to make sparkling and still white wines in Europe where the cool climate is ideal for its growth. At Camel Farm Winery, it is mainly employed to make sparkling wines and in Yoichi, diffused small-scale production of this variety has begun to reveal its potential.

Regent

Regent is a red grape variety suitable for cool climates characterised by deep, tense and complex palate. By valorising its potential, it is possible to make not only full-bodied red wines but also rosé and sparkling ones. At Camel Farm Winery, Regent is employed to realise full-bodied reds and sparkling wines.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch is a late-ripening red grape variety characterised by a deep red colour with violet highlights. Blaufränkisch is suitable for slightly sweet sparkling wines and red still wines that are aged in barrels. At Camel Farm Winery we use it exclusively to make sparkling wines that are enjoying a huge popularity among our customers for their rare characteristics of taste, fruit quality and colour.

Zweigelt

This red variety has an early life cycle, ripens fast and is grows easily even in cool regions like Yoichi. At Camel Farm Winery it is mainly used to make sparkling wines.

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir, characterized by high, slightly tart acidities, is a variety which prefers cool climates. Even though every nuance of terroir has a great impact on its expressive potential and advanced growing techniques are required, Yoichi has the perfect climate to highlight its characteristics and create elegant, complex wines. At Camel Farm Winery Pinot Noir is used to make both high-end still reds and sparkling wines made with traditional (Champenoise) method.