"Chateau Sansan Merlot 2019 (Red)," brewed by Social Welfare Corporation Sun Vision's Sansan Winery, will be released on Tuesday, January 10.
It is an eye-catching Japanese wine that has also earned high acclaim at wine competitions.
Let us introduce the details.
About Sansan Winery
Sansan Winery is a winery run by Social Welfare Corporation Sun Vision.
The winery is located in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, known as a renowned producing region for Japanese wine. It engages in sixth-sector industrialization by handling everything from grape cultivation to winemaking and sales, and among other initiatives, provides employment support through "agriculture-welfare cooperation," such as having members from local employment support facilities for persons with disabilities participate in vineyard management.
From its estate vineyards at an elevation of 840 m to 864 m, high-quality grapes with a sugar level that never drops below 20 degrees Brix can be harvested.
It is a noteworthy winery that crafts wine under thorough hygiene management using non-chaptalization methods to deliver the inherent richness of the grapes.
About "Chateau Sansan Merlot 2019 (Red)"
"Chateau Sansan Merlot 2019 (Red)" is a full-bodied red wine made from estate-grown Merlot aimed at being the winery's flagship wine.
This Japanese wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged in French oak barrels for 11 months.
It is a red wine that was also highly praised at the "Japan Wine Challenge 2022," praised by judges as "a Nagano Merlot that is perfectly concentrated, pure, supple, and beautifully made."
With a harmonious flavor featuring the plump, gently enveloping suppleness of Merlot paired with a pleasant acidity spreading across the palate, it is said to pair exceptionally well with chicken teriyaki, yakitori grilled with tare sauce, or sukiyaki containing burdock root.
A New Merlot from Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture
Speaking of Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, it is well known as a renowned region for Merlot.
"Chateau Sansan Merlot 2019 (Red)" not only serves as Sansan Winery's flagship wine, but may also grow into a Merlot that represents Japan in the future.
If you are interested, be sure to check it out while you can.
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