COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Takahiko
REGION
Hokkaido
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Yoichi-Nobori Rosé de Noir is a rosé wine produced by Domaine Takahiko in the Yoichi region of Hokkaido, Japan. It is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Domaine Takahiko was founded by Takahiko Soga, who is dedicated to expressing the terroir and culture of Japan through his wines, employing meticulous, natural winemaking practices. The Yoichi terroir, characterized by its cool climate and specific soil composition, plays a significant role in shaping the wine's profile. The wine is known for its purity and complexity, reflecting the producer's philosophy of minimal intervention.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Takahiko's wines are made with biodynamic and organic practices.
Fact 02
Production is extremely limited, rarely exceeding 9,000 bottles.
Fact 03
The producer aims for natural fermentation, often without added sulfites.
Fact 04
Takahiko Soga's winemaking is influenced by Japanese culinary concepts like 'umami'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Yoichi-Nobori Rosé de Noir is produced using minimal intervention techniques. Fermentation is typically carried out with wild yeasts and whole grape bunches, aiming for natural processes. The wine is then aged for 12 months in old French oak barrels. Domaine Takahiko employs biodynamic and organic farming practices in its vineyards. The producer's philosophy emphasizes allowing the terroir and grape to express themselves with minimal manipulation.
