Ryugan
White wine grape variety
Also known as Longan Japan, Zenkoji, Zenkoji Ryugan
Ryugan is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, grapefruit, green apple. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Niagara and Shine Muscat.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pear and grapefruit notes with a clean line.
- Check acidity as fresh and balanced.
Confidence signals
- Ryugan profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Nagano · Matsumoto · Shiojiri
- Classic styles: Nagano Zenkoji white (pink/gris-skinned Ryugan) — fresh linear still wines · Japanese white with orchard fruit, citrus, and moderate aromatic intensity
Common questions
Is Ryugan a red or white grape variety?
Ryugan is a white wine grape variety.
What does Ryugan smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ryugan include pear, grapefruit and green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ryugan?
Documented tells for Ryugan: Anchor on pear and grapefruit notes with a clean line. and Check acidity as fresh and balanced..
What is Ryugan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ryugan is most commonly confused with Niagara, Shine Muscat and La Crosse. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ryugan grown?
Classic regions for Ryugan include Nagano, Matsumoto and Shiojiri.