WHITE KOSHU 2023 11% 750ml
- The best to date
- Produced without sulphites
- Long and persistent finish
The 2023 vintage, which was extremely hot and dry, was of the highest quality. Head winemaker Hirayama, who has been making wine for over 40 years, described it as "the best vintage to date" and, as with the last three years, the wine was produced without the use of sulphites.
Tasting notes
Description
Aromas of Japanese citrus fruits, such as yuzu and sudachi, mingle with a pronounced mineral and iodine character with a hint of bitterness.
The lively acidity and subtle woody notes bring complexity, leading to a long and persistent finish. The palate is light, with a refreshing phenolic texture.
The style is dry with light hints of new oak that lend it complexity.
Label: This year's label depicts an urban landscape drawn using straight lines. Our artist, Tarek Abbar, once had a studio in Noto, where he worked in an old house. Unfortunately, his house was damaged in the recent earthquake, forcing him to relocate. This year's label, with its urban landscape reminiscent of Noto, is perhaps his tribute to the region.
Characteristics
Bottle colour: dark green
Production notes
Quantity produced: Approximately 4500 bottles
Grape variety: Koshu
Grape origin: Tamamiya district, Koshu City
Yeast type: Wild yeast
Fermentation type: Whole clusters
Fermentation process: 10 months, 75% stainless steel tanks, 15% French oak barrel
Filtration method: Unfiltered
Ageing method: 75% stainless steel tanks, 15% French oak barrel
Altitude: 650m
Latitude: 35°
Annual sunshine (hours): 2454 hours
Average annual temperature: 15.6
Average annual rainfall: 1014 mm
Soil type: Andosol, clay
Average vine age: 20 years
Training system: Pergola
Harvest method: Manual
Harvest year: 2023
Slope aspect: South-east
Ingredients & nutritional values
Origin
Location: 250-1 Fukuori, Enzan, Koshu City, Yamanashi 404-0056 Japan
Vineyard: Own
Producer: 98WINE
