Chizay Chersegi 2021 | White wine

• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Region: Zakarpattia
• Producer: Chizay
• Type / style: White / Dry
• Grape variety: Chersegi 100%
• Classification: none
• Alcohol by volume: 12.00%
• Residual sugar: 2.2 g/l
• Acidity: 6.7 g/l
• Body: medium
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: [作成中]
• Readiness for drinking: now~2028
• Price range: 2,000~2,999 Yen
• JAN Code: 4820001633245

About Chizay

Chateau Chizay is one of Ukraine's most important wineries. It sits in the Chizay valley near the town of Berehove, in Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia), Ukraine's westernmost region, just a few kilometers from the Hungarian border. Founded in 1995, the estate farms around 272 hectares of its own vineyards on the volcanic foothills of the Carpathians.

Over the centuries, this corner of Europe has belonged to many different states, and its wine culture carries Hungarian, Slovak, Italian and Austrian influences. Chizay respects these traditions while embracing modern technology and a sustainable approach to winemaking.

What is Chersegi?

Chersegi, known in Hungary as Cserszegi Fűszeres, is a white grape created in Hungary in 1960 by crossing Irsai Olivér with Traminer. In Ukraine, only Chizay grows it. Its signature aroma of apricot with a gentle touch of spice has won it many fans.

Why choose this wine?

The moment you pour it, lychee, apricot and white flowers leap from the glass. Behind this exuberant nose hides a crisp, dry wine: firm acidity carries the generous fruit, followed by a pleasant, delicate bitterness and a long finish. It shines with delicate dishes such as tempura, seafood and white asparagus. Serve it at 8~10°C and enjoy a rare Ukrainian white you won't easily find anywhere else in Japan.

About the crystals in the wine (tartrates)

The small crystals you may notice at the bottom of the bottle or on the cork are tartrates. They form naturally when tartaric acid from the grapes binds with potassium and crystallizes, usually after the wine has been exposed to cold. Sometimes called "wine diamonds", they are completely harmless and have no effect on quality. If you would rather avoid them, simply pour slowly and they will stay in the bottle.

Tasting notes

Appearance

Pale gold.

Nose

Medium (+) intensity with abundant fruit aromas: lilac, lily, cherry blossom, white rose, orange blossom, lavender and acacia, alongside mango, melon, apricot, candy, quince, lychee, pear and white peach, with touches of marzipan, honey, ginger and a hint of mint.

Palate

Fruit-driven with a light touch of spice. A crisp, dry wine with a pleasant, delicate bitterness. Generous fruit is backed by firm acidity, making it very fresh to drink. Medium-bodied with moderate alcohol and fairly intense flavors, it has a very long finish that leaves a faint iodine-like, slightly medicinal note. The interplay of fruit and mineral aromas makes this a truly memorable wine.

Food pairing

White asparagus, seafood, grilled chicken, tempura and soft cheeses.

Service

• Service temperature: 8~10°C
• Decanting: not needed

Vineyard

• Region: Zakarpattia
• Viticultural region: Berehove
• Village: Chizay valley
• Vineyard: producer's own vineyards
• Soil: volcanic
• Altitude: [作成中]
• Average annual temperature: [作成中]
• Average annual rainfall: [作成中]
• Vineyard manager: [作成中]
• Vineyard consultant: [作成中]

Winemaking

• Ingredients: 100% grapes
• Producer: Chizay
• Production place: Chizay
• Skin contact before fermentation: no
• Fermentation vessel: stainless steel tanks
• Fermentation period: [作成中]
• Fermentation temperature: [作成中]
• Malolactic conversion: no
• Sur lie: no
• Acidity adjustment: [作成中]
• Chaptalization: [作成中]
• Maturing: stainless steel tanks, [作成中]
• Bottling place: Chizay
• Bottling date: listed on the package

Size & Weight

• Single item dimensions (mm): [作成中]
• Single item weight (g): [作成中]
• Case size: [作成中]
• Case dimensions (mm): [作成中]
• Case weight (g): [作成中]

Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club
• Import method: Container import
• Import route: Chizay ⇨ 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.