Two Items from Sanwa Shurui's 'Ajimu Wine' Win [Double Gold] at Asia's Largest Wine Competition 'Sakura Awards 2026'!
Sanwa Shurui's Ajimu Wine won Double Gold for two items at the 'SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026', proving its high quality evaluated by female professionals.
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Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Usa City, Oita Prefecture / President: Kazunori Nishi) announces that "Ajimu Wine Albarino Yazu" (vin.2024) and "Ajimu Wine Francisco Delaware" (vin.2024), brewed at Ajimu Winery (Usa City, Oita Prefecture / Winery Manager: Koji Furuya), operated by the company, have won [Double Gold] at the "SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026", a wine competition judged by female wine professionals active in the industry.
We are also pleased to announce that "Ajimu Wine Shokoshi" (vin.2023) and "Ajimu Wine Souka Campbell Early" (vin.2025) have won "Gold".
We take this award as a deeply significant recognition of our ongoing efforts in wine making, including the dedication of local grape growers who cooperate in grape cultivation in response to our calls. Taking this award as an opportunity, we will continue to work on cultivation research of Ajimu's unique new grape varieties and further improve brewing techniques, continuing our "wine making rooted in the region and loved by everyone."
What is the "SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026"?
The "SAKURA Award" is the largest and most valuable international wine competition in Asia, held since 2014.
The judging method is conducted in a blind tasting format by female wine professionals (sommeliers, wine importers, distributors, wine shops, winemakers, wine school instructors, and wine journalists), and evaluated on a 100-point scale. Based on the evaluation results, "Diamond Trophy", "Double Gold", "Gold", and "Silver" are selected.
The 13th 2026 judging session was held on Tuesday, February 3 in Osaka (Hotel Nikko Osaka) and Friday, February 6 in Tokyo (Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel). 3,715 items from 37 countries around the world were entered, and a total of 2,260 items received awards, including 274 "Double Gold" items, 1,272 "Gold" items, and 714 "Silver" items.
About the Award-Winning Wines
■ Double Gold
"Ajimu Wine Albarino Yazu" (vin.2024)
(Information regarding the award-winning wines follows)
We are also pleased to announce that "Ajimu Wine Shokoshi" (vin.2023) and "Ajimu Wine Souka Campbell Early" (vin.2025) have won "Gold".
We take this award as a deeply significant recognition of our ongoing efforts in wine making, including the dedication of local grape growers who cooperate in grape cultivation in response to our calls. Taking this award as an opportunity, we will continue to work on cultivation research of Ajimu's unique new grape varieties and further improve brewing techniques, continuing our "wine making rooted in the region and loved by everyone."
What is the "SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026"?
The "SAKURA Award" is the largest and most valuable international wine competition in Asia, held since 2014.
The judging method is conducted in a blind tasting format by female wine professionals (sommeliers, wine importers, distributors, wine shops, winemakers, wine school instructors, and wine journalists), and evaluated on a 100-point scale. Based on the evaluation results, "Diamond Trophy", "Double Gold", "Gold", and "Silver" are selected.
The 13th 2026 judging session was held on Tuesday, February 3 in Osaka (Hotel Nikko Osaka) and Friday, February 6 in Tokyo (Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel). 3,715 items from 37 countries around the world were entered, and a total of 2,260 items received awards, including 274 "Double Gold" items, 1,272 "Gold" items, and 714 "Silver" items.
About the Award-Winning Wines
■ Double Gold
"Ajimu Wine Albarino Yazu" (vin.2024)
(Information regarding the award-winning wines follows)
FAQ
What is the Sakura Award competition?
It is the largest wine competition in Asia where only female professionals in Japan's wine industry, such as sommeliers and winemakers, conduct blind tastings.
Which wines won the top prize?
Two items, 'Yatsu Anpo Wine Albariño 2024' and 'Anpo Wine Francisco Delaware 2024', won the Double Gold award.
Where is the Anpo Wine Workshop located?
It is located in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, and is operated by Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd., known for 'Iichiko'.