SHINDO WINES / ASAHA ROSE 2022 (Rosé) 760ml

100% Kyoho grapes from Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. For fermentation, whole-cluster Kyoho grapes were placed in the bottom half of the tank, and destemmed Kyoho grapes were added on top at a 1:1 ratio. Half of the grapes were fermented without crushing to create a partially carbonic maceration (MC)-like environment, aiming to obtain fresh aromas and flavors derived from MC.

After 21 days of maceration, the grapes were slowly pressed using a basket press and fermented in stainless steel tanks (total fermentation period about 40 days), followed by aging. On the last day of maceration, a slight volatile acidity was detected, so to prevent the volatile acidity from becoming too pronounced after pressing, fermentation and aging were done in stainless steel tanks rather than amphorae, controlling the temperature at a low level. After about 5 months of aging, the small amount of volatile acidity provided a pleasant acidity that is often lacking in Kyoho grapes, which are low in acid, aiming for a refreshing rosé blend. While checking compatibility with various wines, it was blended at a ratio of about 5:2 with a red wine also made from 100% Kyoho grapes from Ukiha City that had been aged in amphorae, and bottled on April 7, 2023. The wine was racked twice before bottling, and a small amount of sulfites was added during blending before bottling.

Wild yeast used. Unfiltered, unclarified. No sugar or acid adjustments made.

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