• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: VSN
• Type / style: Sparkling / White / Dry
• Grape variety: Aligoté 100%
• Second fermentation method: Charmat
• Readiness for drinking: now~2028
• Price range: 2,000~2,999 Yen
• JAN Code: 5942134007546

Aligoté

Aligoté, a white grape originally from France, is a lesser-known variety in the global wine market but produces exceptional wines. It is widely cultivated in Romania, with 5,065 hectares planted as of 2023, including 854 hectares in the Dobrogea region. We invite you to explore this distinctive Romanian Aligote wine.

Tasting notes

Appearance

A healthy, radiant medium lemon color with fine, persistent bubbles.

Nose

The wine opens with fresh and abundant floral aromas, featuring nuances of acacia, elderflower, and chamomile. These are beautifully complemented by fruity notes of green apple, white peach, and pear, enhancing its vibrant character. Additionally, six months of sur lie aging lend sophisticated depth with pastry-like aromas, adding an elegant and layered complexity.

Palate

Crisp and refreshingly vibrant on the palate with lively, energetic bubbles. The pleasant acidity is well-balanced with citrus and green fruit flavors, including nuances of green apple, citrus, and a hint of dried hay. The harmony between the fresh acidity and moderate fruitiness is beautifully maintained.

Food pairing

This exceptionally versatile sparkling wine is perfect for food pairings. It complements herb-crusted white fish, vegetable and seafood appetizers, caponata, grilled chicken, salads with yogurt dressing, and fresh cheeses beautifully. It’s also an excellent match for Japanese dishes like nanbanzuke, summer vegetable tempura, and sushi.

Service temperature

5~7°C

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 12.00%
• Residual sugar: 7.70 g/l
• Acidity: 6.81 g/l
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork
• Single item dimensions (mm): 293 x 93
• Single item weight (g): 1,450
• Case size: 6 bottles
• Case dimensions (mm): 335 x 280 x 188
• Case weight (g): 8,800

Vineyard

• Ingredients: 100% grapes
• Region: Dobrogea
• Viticultural region: Colinele Dobrogei
• Viticultural center: Sarica Niculitel
• Village: Niculitel
• Vineyard: Sarica Niculitel
• Soil: Limestone
• Altitude: 0~50 m
• Average annual temperature: 10.8°C
• Average annual rainfall: 350~450 mm
• Harvest yield: 3.5 t/Ha
• Vineyard manager: Sorin IGNAT
• Vineyard consultant: Paul FULEA

Winemaking

• Producer: Sarica Niculitel
• Production place: Sarica Niculitel
• Fermentation: Stainless steel tank
• Second fermentation: Charmat method
• Maturation: Stainless steel
• Bottling place: Sarica Niculitel
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle

Import information

• Importer: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Import method: Container import
• Import route: VSN ⇨ Daniel’s Wine Club
• Quality control method during transportation: Use temperature-controlled containers

Storage information

• Seller: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Storage place: Daniel’s Wine Club
• Storage temperature: 16~18°C

Gifts, wrapping, noshi

You can find gift boxes, along with packaging and noshi (traditional Japanese ceremonial wrapping) options, on the "Accessories and Gifts" page.

If you’d like to add a personal touch to your gift, we can also include a card or message in the package. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance. We will do our best to ensure your gift arrives in perfect condition.

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For online orders, you will receive automated notifications and electronic receipts, which can be used for accounting purposes. Upon request, we can include a printed receipt in the package. More details here.

For orders placed outside of the online store, issuing a receipt incurs an additional fee of 110 yen.