WINERIES
Nagano's Highland Winery: Visiting Villa D'est Winery

The rainy season is finally over! And the season has turned all at once to summer. But it's suddenly so hot... *sweat*. In a season like this, it makes you want to head to the highlands in search of cooler air, doesn't it? When it comes to a winery that perfectly fits that highland image where a cool, refreshing breeze blows through, this is the place.
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The rainy season has finally cleared!
And just like that, summer is here.
But it got hot so suddenly... *sweat*
In a season like this, you want to head to the highlands in search of cooler air, don't you?
When thinking of a winery that perfectly matches the image of cool, refreshing breezes blowing across a highland plateau, this is the one.
Located in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture: "Villa d'Est Winery".
As the very first winery established in Tomi City, it is a famous winery that many of you are likely already familiar with.
CHAPTER 01
A Winery Whose Beautiful Gardens Are Also a Highlight
Upon arriving at Villa d'Est Winery, you will be captivated by its grand grounds and gardens.
What's more, there are vegetable fields, and the harvest is said to be served as meals at the attached restaurant.
President Konishi gave us a tour of Villa d'Est Winery, which is full of such charm.
Please sit back and enjoy!
CHAPTER 02
A Winery Where You Can Also Fully Enjoy the Food
At Villa d'Est Cafe attached to the winery, they serve a wide variety of dishes featuring local ingredients as well as the vegetables grown in the garden mentioned above, along with their wines.
Here is a look at some of the wonderful dishes our coverage team enjoyed!
To visit a winery and enjoy delicious wine and exquisite food made this a coverage trip where we truly got to enjoy a full resort feel!
Although traveling remains difficult these days, we hope you will visit at least once.
<Villa d'Est Winery Official Page>
https://www.villadest.com/
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