Located in the centre of Japan’s Shinshu region, the Izutsu winery has been making wine since 1951. The company also cultivates some of the most popular grapes varieties, with a heavy focus on Merlot. Chateau Izutsu is made using locally grown Kikkidohigahara Merlot grapes. Bursting with notes of young oak, juicy strawberries, and rich earth, this expression in a well-rounded wine bringing immense depth and complexity.