French Grape Varieties Grown by domaine tetta in Okayama

The 18,000 vines found within the domaine tetta winery benefit from an incomparable geographical position: their roots lie a few metres from the mountains, which have a high sunshine rate. This, along with the limey nature of the soil, makes it an unexpected but ideal location for wine production.

Meticulous production process

Visitors can enjoy taking a walk around before stopping for a break to taste the produce in the café-restaurant overlooking the vineyards. Designed by Masamichi Katayama from the Wonderwall agency and made from exposed concrete, it contrasts with the natural environment that surrounds it. The interior brings the two elements together, however, with wood combining with grey mineral tones.

The soil is suitable for growing different grape varieties, from Chardonnay to Pinot noir. The teams use very gentle techniques and take special care during the production process, such as in ‘hose’ racking which involves decanting the wine with the help of gravity, letting it flow from one cask to another on a lower level. Domaine tetta is an interesting place to visit for wine enthusiasts keen to discover French varieties on Japanese soil.

More information on domaine tetta can be found on the winery’s website.