TSUGARU WineryKitatsugaru, Aomori Grapes: ChardonnayType: OrangeStyle: Dry, medium-bodiedColour: Pale orangeAlcohol: 13%Wild yeast: YesAny added sulphites: 20 ppm Filtered: NoServing temperature: 10-13°CProduction: 300 bottlesPlease store in a cool, dark place. Tasting notesAromas of yellow peach, mango, apricot and honeyed ginger. On the palate, it is like herbal tea as well as citrus fruits such as mandarin. Floral and pollen-like flavours are also present. As an orange wine, it is not too tannic and can be matched with a wide range of dishes. Food pairingDuck confit, peking duck, Japanese-style simmered Kabocha pumpkin, monkfish liver with ponzu sauce, Indian curry, mentaiko pasta, Pad Kra , Achaar WinemakingThe Chardonnay harvested in Tsuruta town, where the winery is located, was carefully selected in both the vineyard and the winery, then destemmed by hand before being fermented with natural yeast. After approximately one month of maceration, the juice was gently extracted using a basket press and continued fermentation and followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine was left undisturbed in the tank without racking, undergoing a 4-month aging period. Every two weeks, bâtonnage was performed to stir the lees settled at the bottom, integrating the toasty, bread-like aroma characteristic of lees into the wine. Once the desired depth and complexity were achieved, the wine was bottled unfiltered with low sulfites. Nutrition Facts per 100mlEnergy: 73 kcalFat: 0 g - Saturates: 0 gCarbohydrate: 2.0 g - Sugar: 2.0 gProtein: 0.1 gSalt: 0g
