CHIKUMAGAWA Muscat Bailey A Biologique 2023 (Red)

This 2023 vintage red wine, CHIKUMAGAWA Muscat Bailey A Biologique 2023, crafted by MAN'S wine, explores the potential of Japanese terroir and grapes. It's a dry, medium-bodied wine with 12% alcohol, originating from Yamanashi Prefecture.

This wine uses Muscat Bailey A grapes, grown in the winery's own organically managed vineyard in the Nishihara district of Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, trained on a Manns rain-cut trellis system. Harvested in mid-October and carefully hand-picked, the grapes undergo whole-bunch fermentation without destemming, using wild yeast. Furthermore, the wine is aged for approximately 13 months, primarily the free-run juice, in used French oak barrels. The entire process, from grape cultivation to winemaking, is consistently managed according to Japan's Organic JAS standards.

As an organic wine made with Muscat Bailey A, a unique Japanese varietal, this bottle reflects the winemaker's dedication and distinctive approach to winemaking. Its solid background, achieved through meticulous manual management and barrel aging, makes it a reliable choice for those seeking meticulously crafted Japanese wines.