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A bunch of souls visit a grape farmer
Autumn is colorfulShinshuis a treasure trove of fruit. You can enjoy seasonal flavors such as grapeless and prunes. This time we'll be looking at the new varieties of "grapes," which are increasingly popular. We will introduce you to carefully crafted grape farmers who use their time and wisdom to create them.
Artistic Nagano Purple Grown in Beautiful Fields
Passionate grape production with a focus on everything
Nagano Nagano Purple is an original grape variety that is a seeds and can be eaten with the skin, and is a popular variety for its large, rich sweetness.
Among grapes, Yoshizawa is one of the most popular grapes that is particularly difficult to cultivate, including moisture management. When you go to the field, you can see at a glance that the reason lies in cultivation techniques, including the management of vineyards.
The fields are thoroughly managed with the branches and leaves to collect nutrients from the fruit and to prevent deterioration, making them look like works of art. The extraordinary grape grains are also a gift from this field. Many grape farmers visit this field every year to inspect it.
It's a lot of work, but the fact that there are fans who like this variety and this flavor is the source of Yoshizawa's passion for grape making.
Yoshizawa Osamu (Obuse Town)
At the age of 54 13 years ago, when he left his job and became a full-time farmer, he began cultivating Nagano Purple, and is currently the top class at around 1.4 tons.
We also cultivate Shine Muscat, peaches, and chestnuts.
The sun is on your side. The Pioneer of Shine Muscat
We also generate electricity from the grape shelves. Challenging eco farmers
Shine Muscat is a popular nationwide, with its seeds and fresh texture and taste that can be eaten with the skin. Nagano This variety is the prefecture's number one production volume. Okaki is one of the leading experts in Shine Muscat production in the prefecture.
In the first place, Okaki, who has been in this 50-year career, began to grow grapes.Nakano CityAgricultural training at the home of Nodaka Tokunouka farmer Ogiwara.
「GinzaThe general manager of the Fumuro-kuni department at Seibikiya often came to us and told us a lot about fruit. From there, interest grew and I decided to make grapes a living."
The idea has begun to grow various varieties, and in recent years, the idea of installing solar panels on grape shelves has been realized. Okaki's challenge continues.
Okaki Yuyuki (Suzaka City)
In addition to Shine Muscat, we also cultivate a variety of grapes, including Nagano Purple, Quinnina, Pione, Seto Giants, and Kyoho.
We manage our outdoor and houses and ship them all year round.
[PLUS 1]
"Graper" was born from Suzaka's agriculture and manufacturing
"It's difficult to keep your skills up when it comes to grape making," the auxiliary device, "Graper," was born in response to this feedback. This is a product unique to Suzaka, a major grape production area and is actively working to collaborate between agriculture, commerce, industry and tourism. (Manufactured by: Bisumi Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
There are other things too! I want to eat it in autumn Nagano New varieties of fruit born in the prefecture
"Minamizu" is a combination of Echigo and new water. Nagano A variety born in the prefecture. It has a crunchy texture and an exceptionally strong sweetness, and if refrigerated it will retain its texture and flavor for three months. It is low in calories and is also effective in recovering from fatigue.
[How to choose] The surface is smoother than rough ones.
[Harvestment period] Mid September to early October
Nagano The prefecture has been producing prunes since the 1970s, and is now the number one in the country. Prunes, rich in minerals, potassium and iron, are also known as miracle fruits, and are one of the fruits that many people love to use as healthy foods.
[How to choose] It's fresher with white flour (bloom).
[Harvestment period] Late September to early October
As the name suggests, Akibae is a beautiful, dark red apple that stands out in autumn. This variety combines Chiaki and Tsugaru, and has a good balance of sweetness and sourness, and is full of fruit juice. It also has a crisp texture.
[How to choose] The freshness of the vine is a sign of freshness.
[Harvestment period] Late September to early October
