Fujisan Winery Co., Ltd. has released <Shizen Sparkling Koshu2017>, a sparkling wine made from 100% Koshu grapes that is on the wine lists of Michelin-starred restaurants.
This sparkling wine has been acclaimed as one that achieves perfect compatibility with Japanese cuisine.
Let us introduce what kind of wine it truly is.
Acclaimed by Global Professionals Across the Board!
The key point of <Shizen Sparkling Koshu2017> is that it is a sparkling wine recognized by professionals worldwide and across various fields.
"At lunch I was able to enjoy a sample of the new vintage of 'Mt. Fuji Sparkling Koshu' made in Koshu. It was very interesting. Strong yeast aromas, flavors of apple and grapefruit, wonderful delicacy. In fact, because of its acidity, without disparaging sake which has more complexity, I even thought it might pair slightly better with sashimi and sushi than sake." The one making this comment is none other than...
The world's most influential wine critic, Robert Parker Jr.
Highly evaluated by world-renowned critics, famous sommeliers, and starred restaurants alike, it can truly be called Japan's pinnacle sparkling wine.
A Sparkling Wine Achieving Perfect Harmony with Japanese Cuisine
As mentioned at the beginning, <Shizen Sparkling Koshu2017> is "a sparkling wine that achieves perfect harmony with Japanese cuisine."
Without blending any other varieties, and avoiding oak aging or excessive fermentation, it brings out the pure fruit flavors of the Koshu variety, meaning no unnecessary sugar is added.
The grapes are gently pressed to avoid skin-derived bitterness, and contact with oxygen is kept to a minimum, bringing out fresh and lively aromas and flavors that match the delicate taste of Japanese cuisine.
By employing such winemaking techniques, the pure fruit flavors of the Koshu variety are highlighted, and a wine was born that pairs wonderfully with Japanese cuisine and stands as a superb wine in its own right.
A Bottle That Japanese Wine Fans Simply Cannot Miss!
The person who supervised this sparkling wine was the late Professor Denis Dubourdieu, who revolutionized white winemaking in Bordeaux and was known as the "magician of white wine."
With his advice, they took on the challenge of making sparkling wine by utilizing the characteristics of the Koshu variety from 2013, and using the traditional secondary fermentation in the bottle method just like Champagne, a sparkling wine rivaling Champagne was reportedly achieved.
<Shizen Sparkling Koshu2017> marks the third vintage of the Sparkling Koshu that started in 2015.
For fans of Japanese wine, this must be a rare bottle that you simply have to try.
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