ARANCIONE (2022)

Delaware, Steuben, Neo Muscat, Merlot

GROWING

WINEMAKING

87% Delaware, 5% Steuben, 5% Neo Muscat, 5% Merlot - All from Yamagata prefecture
Skin-fermented Delaware in amphora for 10 - 13 days, blended with 12-hour skin-contacted Steuben, Neo Muscat, and Merlot
10% whole-bunch, skin-on fermented
50% aged in amphora, the rest aged in stainless steel vats
Wild yeast, unfined, unfiltered, without any additives including added sulfites

WHAT'S GOOD?

Candy-like aromas from table grapes to start with, then hints of orange peel and jasmine tea gradually appearing
Fresh and fruit-forward tastes, some soft and well-rounded acidity from the grape itself, complemented by an umami aftertaste from the maceration
An expressive wine with rich flavors - some herbal bitterness derived from whole-bunch fermentation and skin-contact, tightened up with soft tannins at the end for a pleasant finish
Best to drink at a temperature that is not too cold (no less than 10℃)

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