Mottox Inc., a Japanese wine importer, has struck a deal to bring four English sparkling wines—from the vineyards of Kent, Hampshire and West Sussex—to Japan, The Drinks Business reported on 6 May.
The British Bottle Company, an export firm specialising in UK-made alcoholic drinks, helped secure the business. According to a representative, English sparkling wine is attracting “considerable interest from the international trade”.
Kayo Kono, chief buyer and brand manager at Mottox, said English sparkling wine is “the brother of Champagne, with its own charm”.