- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: VSN
- Type: white / dry
- Grape variety: Aligote
- Classification: D.O.C.-C.M.D. Sarica Niculitel
- Readiness for drinking: Now – 2030
- Price range: 3,000~3,999 Yen
- Alcohol by volume: 13.00%
- Residual sugar: 1.35 g/L
- Acidity: 5.89 g/L
- Body: Medium
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Bar code: 5942134006211
The Grape
Aligoté, a white grape variety from France, remains relatively obscure in the global wine market, yet it produces exceptional wines. Widely cultivated in Romania, there were 5,065 hectares of Aligoté vineyards as of 2023.
It is the most representative white grape variety of the Dobrogea region, covering 854 hectares as of 2023. At Daniel’s Wine Club, we highly recommend any Aligoté wine from this region—it's truly worth a try.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Clear and vibrant lemon-yellow.
Nose
Lively and expressive, the nose bursts with fresh aromas of white peach, pear, and green apple. Delicate floral notes of wildflowers, elderflower, acacia, and chamomile add elegance and complexity. Citrus hints of lemon and grapefruit mingle with a pleasant minerality reminiscent of wet stones and flint.
Palate
Fresh acidity and ripe fruit are beautifully balanced, delivering a crisp yet elegant profile. The flavors echo green apple, lemon, and grapefruit, enhanced by subtle rustic hints of hay and a firm mineral backbone. While dry, there’s a gentle sweetness from the fruit, and the long finish leaves a slightly bitter note, like chicory.
Food Pairing
The refreshing character of Aligoté makes it an excellent match for herb-roasted white fish and other seafood dishes. It also pairs well with nanbanzuke (Japanese-style marinated fish), caponata, grilled chicken, yogurt-based salads, and fresh cheeses. Its finesse also complements delicately seasoned Japanese cuisine.
Service Temperature
6–8°C
Vineyard
- Ingredients: Grapes
- Historical region: Dobrogea
- Wine region: Colinele Dobrogei
- Podgorie: Sarica-Niculițel
- Village: Niculițel
- Soil: Chalky soil
- Altitude: 0–50 m
- Yearly rainfall: 350–450 mm
- Yearly average temperature: 10.8°C
- Yield: 3.0 t/Ha
- Vineyard owner: Sarica Niculițel
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Sorin Ignat
- Vineyard consultant: Mr. Paul Fulea
Winemaking
- Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
- Fermentation vessel: Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
- Fermentation period: 14–16 days
- Fermentation temperature: 14°C
- Malolactic conversion: No
- Sur lie maturation: Yes
- Sur lie maturation period: 2 months
- Acidity adjustment: No
- Chaptalization: No
- Maturation: Stainless steel tanks for 6 months
- Bottling place: Sarica-Niculițel
- Bottling date: Listed on the bottle
Import Information
- Importer: Daniel's Wine Club
- Import method: Maritime import
- Import route: Sarica-Niculițel → Daniel's Wine Club
- Quality control method during transportation: Temperature-controlled containers
Storage Information
- Seller: Daniel's Wine Club
- Storage place: Daniel's Wine Club Yokohama
- Storage temperature: 16–18°C
Gifts, Wrapping, Noshi
Gift boxes, packaging, and noshi (traditional Japanese ceremonial wrapping) options are available on the "Accessories and Gifts" page.
If you'd like to add a personal touch to your gift, we can include a card or message in the package. Please feel free to contact us for assistance. We will do our best to ensure your gift arrives in perfect condition.
- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: VSN
- Type: white / dry
- Grape variety: Aligote
- Classification: D.O.C.-C.M.D. Sarica Niculitel
- Readiness for drinking: Now – 2030
- Price range: 3,000~3,999 Yen
- Alcohol by volume: 13.00%
- Residual sugar: 1.35 g/L
- Acidity: 5.89 g/L
- Body: Medium
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Bar code: 5942134006211
The Grape
Aligoté, a white grape variety from France, remains relatively obscure in the global wine market, yet it produces exceptional wines. Widely cultivated in Romania, there were 5,065 hectares of Aligoté vineyards as of 2023.
It is the most representative white grape variety of the Dobrogea region, covering 854 hectares as of 2023. At Daniel’s Wine Club, we highly recommend any Aligoté wine from this region—it's truly worth a try.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Clear and vibrant lemon-yellow.
Nose
Lively and expressive, the nose bursts with fresh aromas of white peach, pear, and green apple. Delicate floral notes of wildflowers, elderflower, acacia, and chamomile add elegance and complexity. Citrus hints of lemon and grapefruit mingle with a pleasant minerality reminiscent of wet stones and flint.
Palate
Fresh acidity and ripe fruit are beautifully balanced, delivering a crisp yet elegant profile. The flavors echo green apple, lemon, and grapefruit, enhanced by subtle rustic hints of hay and a firm mineral backbone. While dry, there’s a gentle sweetness from the fruit, and the long finish leaves a slightly bitter note, like chicory.
Food Pairing
The refreshing character of Aligoté makes it an excellent match for herb-roasted white fish and other seafood dishes. It also pairs well with nanbanzuke (Japanese-style marinated fish), caponata, grilled chicken, yogurt-based salads, and fresh cheeses. Its finesse also complements delicately seasoned Japanese cuisine.
Service Temperature
6–8°C
Vineyard
- Ingredients: Grapes
- Historical region: Dobrogea
- Wine region: Colinele Dobrogei
- Podgorie: Sarica-Niculițel
- Village: Niculițel
- Soil: Chalky soil
- Altitude: 0–50 m
- Yearly rainfall: 350–450 mm
- Yearly average temperature: 10.8°C
- Yield: 3.0 t/Ha
- Vineyard owner: Sarica Niculițel
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Sorin Ignat
- Vineyard consultant: Mr. Paul Fulea
Winemaking
- Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
- Fermentation vessel: Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
- Fermentation period: 14–16 days
- Fermentation temperature: 14°C
- Malolactic conversion: No
- Sur lie maturation: Yes
- Sur lie maturation period: 2 months
- Acidity adjustment: No
- Chaptalization: No
- Maturation: Stainless steel tanks for 6 months
- Bottling place: Sarica-Niculițel
- Bottling date: Listed on the bottle
Import Information
- Importer: Daniel's Wine Club
- Import method: Maritime import
- Import route: Sarica-Niculițel → Daniel's Wine Club
- Quality control method during transportation: Temperature-controlled containers
Storage Information
- Seller: Daniel's Wine Club
- Storage place: Daniel's Wine Club Yokohama
- Storage temperature: 16–18°C
Gifts, Wrapping, Noshi
Gift boxes, packaging, and noshi (traditional Japanese ceremonial wrapping) options are available on the "Accessories and Gifts" page.
If you'd like to add a personal touch to your gift, we can include a card or message in the package. Please feel free to contact us for assistance. We will do our best to ensure your gift arrives in perfect condition.
