Red wine from Japan — Niigata, Japan
AI 2017 (Red)
L'Escargot / Niigata, Japan

About this wine
From Niigata Prefecture's winery, L'Escargot, comes AI 2017 (Red), a dry red wine crafted from 100% Yamanashi grapes grown in Niigata. With an alcohol content of 13% and a 750ml volume, this 2017 vintage red wine from the winery is a definitive choice for those seeking it.
As a confirmed fact about this work, the Yamanashi grape variety has been adopted, and it has been crafted into a dry style with an alcohol content of 13%. This bottle was created in 2017 by L'Escargot, making the most of the characteristics of the raw materials nurtured by the climate of Niigata Prefecture, its production area.
As expressed in the official description, this Yamanashi wine possesses a unique presence, like a folktale's warmth conveyed in the unpretentious speech of the Tsugaru people, or the spirit of Mt. Iwaki, which harbors gentleness within its strong core, descending upon the wine. You can choose this wine, appreciating its 2017 vintage specific elements, for everyday meals or when specifically searching for a particular brand.
Wine facts
- Vintage
- 2017
- Producer
- L'Escargot
- Origin
- Niigata, Japan
- Type
- Red
- Reference price
- ¥11,000
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AI 2017 (Red)Reference price ¥11,000
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