COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Ume (Japanese Plum)
PRODUCER
Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd.
REGION
Unknown
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Choya Umeshu Sparkling Plum Wine is a product of Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd., a Japanese company with a history dating back to 1914. While the company initially produced grape wine, it shifted its focus in 1959 to Umeshu, a traditional Japanese plum liqueur, and is now the world's largest producer. This sparkling version offers a refreshing take on the classic liqueur, with the producer emphasizing its commitment to using only natural ingredients and meticulous cultivation of ume fruit. While the producer is Japanese, this specific sparkling iteration is noted to be crafted in Germany.
ALCOHOL
5.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
4-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Choya is the world's largest producer of Umeshu.
Fact 02
Umeshu is made from ume, a fruit often translated as 'Japanese plum' but botanically closer to an apricot.
Fact 03
The almond notes in Umeshu come from the pit of the ume fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Choya Umeshu Sparkling Plum Wine is produced by Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd. The foundational process for Umeshu involves the maceration of ume fruit in cane spirit, allowing for flavor extraction. This traditional liqueur is then transformed into a sparkling wine through carbonation. The producer emphasizes a philosophy of using only natural ingredients and maintaining control over all production stages, from fruit selection to blending. This sparkling version represents an innovative approach to a classic Japanese beverage.
