19/08/2024
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Ricca Chardonnay
📍 Hosuicho, Iwamizawa-shi, Hokkaido
🫦 green apple, honey
Harvested mainly near the top of the winery’s vineyards, the Chardonnay has a beautiful acidity and delicate fruit flavor reminiscent of a cool region, and the wine reflects the unique taste of The region. Fermentation is managed while respecting the characteristics of the variety, and the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks during the winter to preserve the delicate flavor. Green: A refreshing and rounded scent like apple and honey. A dignified Chardonnay from a snowy country with a fruity mouthfeel, acidity and gentle astringency that tightens the flavor.
Ripe aromas of white peach, lemon, mango, vanilla, roasted almond, and cool flint nuances blend beautifully on the complex nose. The palate is supple, with energetic fruit flavors and a rich minerality. The full flavorful richness and fine acidity lead to a pleasant aftertaste.
