甲州ワインの魅力、英でアピール　認知度向上目指す

　【ロンドン時事】山梨県の特産「甲州ワイン」を紹介するイベントが６日までにロンドン市内で開かれ、舌が肥えた専門家を前に、生産者が魅力をアピールした。ロンドンは世界中のワインや専門家が集積する情報発信の中心地となっており、世界的な認知度を高め、輸出拡大につなげるのが狙い。
　甲州ワインは日本固有の白ブドウ「甲州種」から造られ、上品な香りとすっきりとした繊細な味わいが特長。国際的なワイン品評会で賞を受賞するなど、近年評価が高まっている。

　会場となった会員制クラブでは、ワインの評論家やジャーナリスト、買い付け業者、愛好家らがグラスを傾けた。参加者は「甲州ワインを初めて飲んだが、興味深い味わいだ」などと話した。（2020/02/07-05:42）

Producers of Koshu wines, a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan, demonstrated the attractions of the products at an event held in London recently.
   Through the event, they are hoping to make their wines better known to the world and expand exports, as the British capital is well-recognized as a hub for wines from across the globe and wine specialists.
   The wines made from the Koshu white grape variety, which is native to Japan, are known for their sophisticated scent, and crisp and delicate taste, according to people in the Koshu wine industry. Having won prizes at international competitions, their reputation has been increasing year after year, they said.
   At the event, held at a members-only club, wine lovers, critics, journalists and buyers enjoyed Koshu wines. One participant who tried Koshu wines for the first time commented that they have interesting tastes.
   "We had a very good response," Shigekazu Misawa, head of a local producers' group promoting Koshu wine exports, said. "Koshu wines are becoming well-known year by year," he said, adding, "Improvements in their quality are being gradually recognized."