<Izu Marselan 2023 on sale Saturday, July 5th>

Aroma of black cherry and oak, mellow acidity and charming longing.

Izu Marselan is a wine that you can enjoy for its long aftertaste and changing flavors.

Marselan, which originated in France in 1961, is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.

As a grape variety that is most adaptable to climate change, it has also been approved for cultivation and winemaking in the Bordeaux region of France.

It is relatively compatible with the mild climate of Izu,

Nakaizu Winery produces a very rare wine using 100% Marselan.

The appearance is a deep ruby color. The aroma of black fruits such as black cherry and plum and the aroma from the barrel spread.

It is characterised by a rich acidity and charming longing.

This is a wine that you can enjoy for its long aftertaste, including the changing flavors.

*This is a rating when comparing wines brewed in Nakaizu.

■Harvest season

We waited until mid-October to harvest the grapes once they had ripened.

■ Characteristics of brewing

After destemming, the grapes were placed in stainless steel tanks and a highly concentrated red grape yeast was used.

We carried out two remontages each day, pressed the wine after fermentation, and then underwent malolactic fermentation.

It is then barrel-aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels and barrel-selected.

After aging, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled.

*Remontage: The wine liquid from under the fruit cap is removed from the bottom using a pump, and then sprayed onto the entire bunch of fruit covering the top, before being put back in.

*Malolactic fermentation: This is a process in winemaking where, after alcoholic fermentation, lactic acid bacteria break down the malic acid in the wine into lactic acid and carbon dioxide. This fermentation process reduces the acidity of the wine and creates a mellower flavor.

■Characteristics of the wine

The taste is a deep ruby color.

The aroma is of red fruits such as raspberry and black fruits such as cassis and black cherry.

It contains aromas of chocolate, almond and tanned leather from the barrels.

There is a refreshing acidity at the top, and the fruit flavor is strongly felt in the middle,

It has a slightly strong astringency and a very long aftertaste.

■ Recommended dishes

・Beef grilled on a magnolia leaf (with Hatcho miso)

・Beef shank stewed in red wine and a little stock

・Chicken stewed in red wine

・Chevre cheese, cakes made with chevre cheese

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■Wine details

・Product name: Izu Marselan 2023

・Grape variety: 100% Marselan

・Grape production area: 100% grown at Nakaizu Shita Farm in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・Alcohol content: 12%

・Content capacity: 750ml

■Price 4,000 yen (excluding tax) 4,400 yen (including tax)