• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: Sarica Niculitel
• Type: white / dry
• Grape variety: Aligote 100%​
• Classification: D.O.C.-C.M.D. Sarica Niculitel
• Readiness for drinking: now~2030
• Price range: 3,000~3,999 Yen

The grape

Aligote, a white grape variety from France, is relatively obscure in the global wine market, and its charms are not widely known. However, it produces excellent wines. Aligote is commonly cultivated in Romania, with 5,065 hectares as of 2023.

It is the most representative white grape variety of the Dobrogea region, with 854 hectares as of 2023. At Daniel’s Wine Club, we highly recommend any Aligote wine from this region. It is really worth a try.

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  A healthy, bright medium lemon color.
  
• Nose
  It has a fresh and rich aroma, reminiscent of wildflowers, elderflower, acacia, and chamomile, with nuances of citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white peach, and pear, showcasing wonderful complexity. You can also detect a slight mineral sensation derived from limestone soils (wet stones, flint).
  
• Palate
  It carries nuances of green apple, citrus fruits, and hay. The balance between the fresh, lively acidity and moderate fruitiness is beautifully achieved. With its rounded and gentle flavor profile, it boasts a wonderful mineral sensation that underpins its structure. Despite its dry taste profile, it leaves a subtle sweetness derived from the fruit, enticing the appetite. The finish is elegant and long, with hints of chicory.
  
• Food pairing
  Aligoté pairs perfectly with fish and seafood dishes, especially herb-roasted white fish. In addition to fish, it complements dishes such as nanbanzuke, caponata, grilled chicken, salads with yogurt dressing, and fresh cheeses. It also pairs wonderfully with a wide range of Japanese cuisine, from sushi to tenpura.
  

Service temperature

• 8~10℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 13.00％
• Residual sugar: 1.60 g/l
• Acidity: 5.98 g/l
• Body: medium
• Bottle volume: 750 ml

Terroir and grapes

• Ingredients: grapes 100%
• 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: 3.5 t/Ha
• Vineyard owner: Sarica Niculițel
• Vineyard manager: Mr. Sorin IGNAT
• Vineyard consultant: Mr. Paul FULEA

Winemaking information

• Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
• Bottling place: Sarica-Niculițel
• Winemaking: temperature controlled stainless tank fermentation.
• 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: use temperature-controlled containers.

Storage information

• Seller: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Storage place: Daniel's Wine Club Yokohama.
• Storage temperature: 16~18°C.

① Seino Transportation (Delivery)

• Free shipping for orders over 11,000 yen including tax.
• A mobile phone number for delivery is required (landlines are not accepted).
• Orders under 10,999 yen including tax will incur a shipping fee of 880 yen including tax.
• Can be shipped on weekdays / Cannot be shipped on weekends and holidays.
• Delivery date and time cannot be specified (undelivered delivery).
• Orders placed by 11am can be shipped the same day.
• Can be shipped directly to a third party (gifts accepted).
• For cash on delivery, a cash-on-delivery charge of 440 yen including tax is added.
• Temperature control during delivery is not possible.
• Delivery to Okinawa Prefecture is not possible.

② Post office

• Free shipping for orders over 16,500 yen including tax.
• Orders under 16,499 yen including tax will incur a shipping fee of 990 yen including tax.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays can be shipped (closed on Sundays).
• Delivery date and time can be specified (morning, 12:00-14:00, 14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00, 18:00-20:00, 20:00-21:00).
• Can be shipped directly to a third party (gifts accepted).
• Orders placed before 13:00 can be shipped the same day.
• For cash on delivery, a cash-on-delivery charge of 440 yen including tax is added.
• Temperature control possible during delivery / 550 yen including tax for chilled delivery.
• Delivery to Okinawa Prefecture is possible.

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We offer gift boxes for both single bottles and two bottles, along with wrapping and noshi (Japanese ceremonial wrapping) services.

Additionally, we can include a gift card or a note if you would like to add a personal touch to your wine gift.

Please let us know your preferences, and we'll ensure your gift is beautifully presented.

You can find all the gift options on the Accessories and Gifts page.

Important note
Some wines are not compatible with the gift box option due to their size (too large in diameter or too tall). We will indicate on the product detailed page that the gift box option is unavailable for that particular item.

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