HOKKAIDO BECOMES HUB FOR VITICULTURE

Highlights:

• Red wine Pinot Noir farmers set up vineyards in Hokkaido
• Hokkaido’s weather suitable to grow high quality wine grapes

Rising temperatures due to global warming has led to an increase in vineyards across the Hokkaido prefecture. This region has reported increased temperatures for the spring to fall transition. It has reduced the acid content and increased the suga....