The new French wine "Beaujolais nouveau" arrived at Kansai Airport on the night of the 24th, before the ban was lifted next month.
Imports are expected to be about 20% less than before the spread of the new corona.
"Beaujolais Nouveau" is a new wine made from grapes harvested that year in the Beaujolais district of Burgundy, France, and will be unveiled on the 18th of next month.
On the night of the 24th, about 220 cases and about 3,200 bottles arrived at Kansai Airport on a passenger plane from France, and were handed over to the importer after customs inspection.
According to the importer, although it was damaged by frost in April, the weather was blessed after that, grapes with a good balance of sugar and acidity could be harvested, and the wine with a fruity aroma spreads in the mouth. is.
Compared to last year when orders from restaurants decreased due to the influence of the new corona, it is said that the import volume will increase slightly to 2%, but the total import volume including other companies is the same as before Corona. Compared to this, it is expected to be about 3.6 million, which is 20% less.
Keisuke Takefusa, chief of the importer Suntory Wine International, said, "Although the amount of imports is decreasing, I want people who want to enjoy the" seasonal "and" special "feelings to enjoy it."