A fine pork from Yamanashi raised drinking wine — fine-quality pork with outstanding sweetness and tenderness.
Wainton is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, managed by Misoka Wainton Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Male Duroc.
Near Enzan in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture — known as a grape production area — there is Japan’s only pork raised drinking a dedicated wine. That is Wainton. Production is handled by Misoka Wainton Co., Ltd. Representative Tetsuya Misoka, inspired by an experience of giving wine to a weakened piglet that then recovered, established a unique rearing method.
The feed uses a self-blended formulation of bread, kinako (soybean flour), barley, rolled barley, corn, and others. And the defining feature is the dedicated white wine specially brewed at Yamanashi Manns Wine Katsunuma Winery — given twice daily morning and evening from approximately 50 kg body weight through to shipment. Each animal drinks a total of 15 liters of wine in all. The choice of white wine is a craftsman’s commitment to not transferring color to the meat.
The result is immediately apparent when eaten. The fat is pure white and clearly finished, with a strong sweetness and clean finish. The lean has fine, aligned fibers — with a moderate elasticity and soft texture to enjoy. The characteristic pork off-odor is also suppressed — reputed to firmly convey umami even with just salt and pepper.
The shipping age is approximately 180 days, and the shipping weight is approximately 120–130 kg — carefully finished. It has also obtained ‘Yamanashi Animal Welfare Certification’ — created by Yamanashi Prefecture ahead of other municipalities nationwide — with a commitment to an animal welfare-conscious rearing environment. Suitable for shabu-shabu and yakiniku of course, but also roast pork — preparations that draw out the quality of the ingredient are particularly recommended. Please do savor the fine-quality fat and meat quality nurtured by wine at least once.
Basic Information
- Name
Wainton - Production Area
Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture - Management Body
Misoka Wainton Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Three-breed cross: Female (Landrace x Large White) x Male Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Pure-white fat with strong sweetness and a clean flavor. Lean with finely arranged fibers, tender yet moderately springy, with little off-odor. Yamanashi Animal Welfare certified - Feed Characteristics
In-house blend of bread, kinako, barley, rolled barley, corn, etc. Dedicated white wine brewed at Manns Wine Katsunuma Winery in Yamanashi is given to drink twice daily, morning and evening - Shipping Age
Approx. 180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 1,000 head annually. Available via the official online shop and through the furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) program. - Signature Dish
Shabu-shabu, yakiniku, roast pork, sauté - Certifications
Yamanashi Animal Welfare certified. Brand regulations established: July 8, 2011. Trademark registered: March 3, 2003. Designated retailer system in place - Related URLs
Misoka Wainton Wine Pork (Official Site) - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.114
Misoka Wainton Wine Pork (Official Site)
NIHONMONO – Wine-Fed Pigs Feature
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Last updated
6/21/2026
