Nagomi Vineyards
Tomi, Nagano

Grapes: Chardonnay
Type: White
Style: Dry, medium-bodied
Colour: Pale yellow
Alcohol: 12%
Wild yeast: Yes
Any added sulphites: 30ppm
Filtered: No
Serving temperature: 10-13°C
Production: 900 bottles
Please store in a cool, dark place.

Tasting notes
Flint, apple, white flowers, quince, pear, a bit of citrus, brioche and butterscotch. Palate of citrus and apple with mild oaky notes. Soft mouthfeel supported by firm acidity. Long aftertaste.

Food pairing
Sashimi, sea bream carpaccio, grilled sardines, chicken thighs with lemon butter, lobster, chicken terrine, mussels steamed in wine, seafood risotto, fresh oyster, smoked salmon salad with mascarpone and dille

Winemaking
Made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the winery's own vineyard in the Kanou area of Tomi, Nagano. The vineyard is characterised by a south-west facing slope with a firm, sunny aspect and clay soil. After only healthy grapes were harvested, the grapes were cooled overnight and pressed in whole bunches. The juice was transferred to barrels for fermentation with wild yeasts. The wine was then matured in barrels for one year and bottled unfiltered, before being released after six months of ageing in bottle.

2022 was a difficult year in terms of colouration and sugar content due to unusually hot and dry weather in June and a lack of sunshine in August. Harvesting was earlier than usual due to the condition of the grapes, as there was also a lot of rainfall at harvest time.

Nutrition Facts per 100ml
Energy: 73 kcal
Fat: 0 g
 - Saturates: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 2.0 g
 - Sugar: 2.0 g
Protein: 0.1 g
Salt: 0g