Description
One of the Biggest Vineyards and Wineries in Japan
Hokkaido Wines owns 447ha estste and processes 2,500t of grapes annually in Hokkaido, where it has perfect environment for genuine wine winemaking.
PIWI: Abbreviated word from a German coined term “Pilzwiderstandsfähige Rebsorten”. Germen anti-fungal disease varieties were bred particularly for aiming to grow with reducing chemical sprays applied in vineyards.
Hokkaido Wine Co. had imported seedlings from Germany and started cultivating – Rondo, Regent, Acolon, Solaris.
Rondo: Urausu-town, Tsurunuma 鶴沼浦臼町 77%
Regent: Yoichi-town 8%
Acolon: Yoichi-town 8%
Zweigelt: Yoichi-town 7%
Colour shows clear & brilliant garnet meanwhile touch of nose – fresh berry & dark-ripen fruit is presented. Smooth and silky texture to palate with fresh acidity & moderate tannin yet, quite zesty astringency stimulates mouthfeel.
Data
| Variety (Cultivar) | Rondo, Regent, Acolon, Zweigelt |
|---|---|
| Winery | Hokkaido Wines |
| Origin | Yoichi & Tsurunuma, Hokkaido |
Pairings
- Grilled Pork
- BBQ
- Aged Cheese
