- Country of origin: Ukraine
- Region: Zakarpattia
- Producer: Chizay
- Type / style: Red / Dry
- Grape variety: Merlot 100%
- Classification: none
- Alcohol by volume: 14.00%
- Residual sugar: 2.40 g/l
- Acidity: 5.0 g/l
- Body: medium (+)
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Closure: [作成中]
- Readiness for drinking: now~2030
- Price range: 3,000~3,999 Yen
- JAN Code: 4820001632804
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.
Why choose this wine?
Grown on the hills of Zakarpattia near the Hungarian border, this Merlot was fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for 9 months in oak barrels. Generous forest fruit and dark cherry flavors meet warm hints of clove and nutmeg, while fine-grained tannins and clean acidity keep it elegant and easy to enjoy. It is a great match for yakiniku, hamburg steak and other everyday meat dishes, and a rare chance to discover what Ukrainian wine can do.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Bright, clear ruby.
Nose
A pleasant, fruit-driven nose of forest fruits, dark cherries and sour cherry jam, lifted by spicy notes of clove and nutmeg.
Palate
Fruit-forward and firmly supported by clean, fresh acidity. Fine-grained tannins give the wine a sense of elegance, with flavors of plum and dark cherry.
Food pairing
Yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat) and hamburg steak.
Service
- Service temperature: 16~18°C
- Decanting: recommended
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
- Fermentation vessel: stainless steel tanks
- Fermentation period: [作成中]
- Fermentation temperature: [作成中]
- Malolactic conversion: [作成中]
- Sur lie: [作成中]
- Acidity adjustment: [作成中]
- Chaptalization: [作成中]
- Maturing: oak barrels for 9 months
- 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.
