{"product_id":"ashicoco-2024","title":"Ashicoco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/pages\/coco-farm-winery\" title=\"COCO FARM \u0026amp; WINERY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOCO FARM \u0026amp; WINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshikaga, Tochigi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: \u003cstrong\u003eKoshu 74%, Chardonnay 18%, Riesling Lion 3%, Bacchus 2%, Petit Manseng 2%, Albariño 1% (Yamanashi, Nagano, Tochigi, Yamagata)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle: \u003cstrong\u003eOff-dry, light-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColour: \u003cstrong\u003ePale gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: \u003cstrong\u003e10.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild yeast: \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny added sulphites: \u003cstrong\u003e22 ppm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiltered: \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServing temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e7-10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction: \u003cstrong\u003e24,429 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease store in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of pear, loquat and banana are layered with fermentation-derived notes reminiscent of yoghurt and ginjo-style fragrance, along with a hint of clove-like spice. On the palate, sweetness and acidity are well balanced, complemented by a gentle bitterness reminiscent of Japanese citrus peel. The texture is soft and rounded, with a subtle salinity and savoury depth adding interest on the finish. With 11.4 g\/L of residual sugar, it is an off-dry white wine. The wine is expected to show its appealing sweetness and umami through around 2027. From 2028 onwards, further ageing should bring greater integration, along with notes of dried fruit and gentle toastiness. It can be enjoyed for around five days after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled clams, marinated dried daikon, grilled kinki (rockfish), bamboo shoots simmered with wakame, agedashi tofu, smelt tempura, grilled poulet jaune, nasi goreng, yose-nabe hot pot,  oden, foie gras terrine, Thai glass noodle salad, grilled eel (shirayaki style), simmered taro, conger eel tempura, miso-marinated black cod (Saikyo-yaki).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ashicoco” is a white wine made primarily from Koshu, a grape variety native to Japan, and has been produced every year since 1984, when Coco Farm \u0026amp; Winery first began making wine. The 2024 vintage is based on Koshu, with additional blending grapes including Chardonnay, Riesling Lyon, Bacchus and others. A portion of the Koshu used in this vintage also comes from 2022 (12% of the final blend).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe destemmed grapes were gently pressed, and the juice was cold-settled overnight. The following day, it was racked off the lees (débourbage) and transferred into stainless steel tanks. To preserve the wine’s aromatics, the temperature was kept below 18°C, and fermentation proceeded with wild yeasts for around two weeks. The Koshu component was chaptalised to help achieve better balance on the palate. At the point where sweetness and acidity were in optimal harmony, the tank was cooled and the wine was racked off the heavier lees to stop fermentation. The 2024 wine was aged in stainless steel tanks for approximately six months, while the 2022 Koshu portion was aged for around 29 months. The wines were then racked, blended, and filtered before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its fresh fruit aromas and gentle, rounded texture, this wine is enjoyable not only for those new to wine, but also for more experienced drinkers. It pairs beautifully with a wide range of Japanese cuisine, especially dishes using traditional fermented seasonings such as soy sauce, miso, and mirin, and it is equally at home on everyday tables featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes side by side—an extremely versatile Japanese white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected vintages (2012, 2013, 2015, and 2021) have also been served on JAL international flights, including First Class and lounges, as well as Business Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition Facts per 100ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnergy: 88 kcal\u003cbr\u003eFat: 0 g\u003cbr\u003e - Saturates: 0 g\u003cbr\u003eCarbohydrate: 5.0 g\u003cbr\u003e - Sugar: 5.0 g\u003cbr\u003eProtein: 0.2 g\u003cbr\u003eSalt: 0g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COCO FARM \u0026 WINERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228461556043,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7252\/9245\/files\/ashicoco01.jpg?v=1770994562","url":"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/products\/ashicoco-2024","provider":"GUBI GUBI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}