The wine -called Shizen- is produced with the help of Bordeaux consultant Dubourdieu by the Asagiri Wine Company. It is made from the indigenous Koshu grape, grown entirely in Japan.

This is the first time a Japanese wine has been approved by the EU. Until January 2008, no Japanese wines were legally allowed to be imported into the EU. This restriction primarily existed because of a lack of regulation in wine production. (Source: Decanter)