Professor Kaneko’s Sake and Wine Win Top Honors at French-Japanese Sake

Professor Kaneko of Okayama Wins Top Honors for Sake and Wine at French-Japanese Competition

Professor Kaneko of Ibara, Okayama Prefecture, received […] The post Professor Kaneko of Okayama Wins Top Honors for Sake and Wine at French-Japanese Competition first appeared on GeneOnline News. The post Professor Kaneko of Okayama Wins Top Honors for Sake and Wine at French-Japanese Competition appeared first on GeneOnline News.

Professor Kaneko’s Sake and Wine Win Top Honors at French-Japanese Sake

In the serene landscapes of Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a remarkable resurgence is taking place in the world of viticulture. The city of Ibara, nestled within this region, has long been renowned for its cultivation of Muscat Bailey A grapes, a variety with deep roots in Japanese winemaking history. On May 11, 2025, this tradition was celebrated on an international stage as “Aldebaran,” a red wine produced exclusively from these grapes, garnered a…