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Tokachi, the largest organic farm in Japan, spanning 370 hectares across four locations in Hokkaido, aims to create crops that are safe for future generations to eat and an environment where people can live with peace of mind.
They are challenging themselves with regenerative agriculture that heals the earth using biodynamic farming methods, and there is a high probability that Tokachi's flour is used in famous bakeries nationwide.
Now, Tokachi is participating in winemaking.

"Kamuy Metot Nupuri" means "the ridge of a sacred mountain" in Ainu, referring to the Tokachi Mountain Range.
True to their corporate philosophy, they cultivate grapes according to strict biodynamic farming methods.
They learned strict natural winemaking techniques at 10R Winery in Iwamizawa City through contract brewing and training, including no added SO2, fermentation with wild yeast, no chaptalization or acidification, no fining agents, and no filtration.
Their own winery opened in 2023.
They use natural materials for their cellar storage containers and other equipment.
They are exploring techniques such as cold maceration and carbonic maceration to bring out the characteristics of Yamasachi, and are committed to making wines that express the terroir unique to this region.

◤Towards a rich space where all living things gather◢
To improve drainage in the fields, trees such as walnuts, white birches, and painted maples are planted around the fields to design drainage and wind flow. By planting flowering plants around the fields, various insects and animals gather.
This rich ecosystem also prevents the mass proliferation of only grape pests.
Rye is sown between the grape rows to break up the hardpan layer by extending its roots, allowing the grape roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
Roots that extend deep into the soil absorb trace elements from the field, which influences the flavor of the fruit.

◤Topography and Climate of Tomihara Vineyard◢
Tomihara Vineyard in Kamifurano Town is located on a small, elevated hill on the east side of the Furano Basin, a southwest-facing slope surrounded on three sides by the Daisetsuzan Mountains and the Yubari Mountains.
A continental climate with south winds blowing through the mountain valleys from spring to autumn, large diurnal temperature ranges between day and night, and large annual temperature ranges between summer and winter. This climate is considered suitable for grape growth, and in recent years, there has been a tendency for less precipitation and longer sunshine hours during the growing season, resulting in concentrated, healthy, and good fruit.

◤ "Yamasachi" with hidden potential◢
The selection of grape varieties that suit the local climate and environment is important, based on the idea that creating a natural environment where grapes can coexist with the field's ecosystem without stress leads to healthy and vibrant fruit.
Kamuy Metot Nupuri believes that Yamasachi, which has its roots in wild grapes native to Hokkaido, is the most suitable.
It has loose clusters with low berry density. It is disease-resistant, cold-hardy, and does not require burying the vines in snow during winter, allowing for flexible training systems.
Some vines are trained with a downward-hanging system, where the mother vine is extended to the top wire of the trellis and new shoots are allowed to hang downwards. This is close to the natural training of wild grapes, reduces stress on the vine, and also prevents late frosts and damage from animals.