Katsunuma Winery - "Aruga Branca Pipa" Koshu Wine 2019 (750ml)
Price: $72.00
| Producer | Katsunuma Winery |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Yamanashi |
| Subregion | Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Varietal | Koshu |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 43456 |
| Size | 750ml |
Katsunuma Winery Description
Producer: Katsunuma Jozo • Prefecture: Yamanashi • 100% Yamanashi grown Koshu grapes • Fermented in French oak for 2 weeks, aged in barrels for 6 months, bottle aged for 2 years • ABV: 11%
The pinnacle of the Aruga wines, with the richness of French Oak providing a contrast to the brightness of Koshu grapes.
A wine made for the nuances of Japanese cuisine, but reserved for it’s many delicacies like the dashi and mirin flavors of sukiyaki, chu-toro tuna, Wagyu beef, sea urchin, or even the delicate flavors of salmon roe. (Fish roe is said to be a difficult wine pairing but goes remarkably well with Koshu.)
Fermented for 2 weeks in French Oak, aged for additional 6 months in barrel, then bottle aged for an additional 2 years before release.
Katsunuma Jozo was founded in 1937 by Yoshinori Aruga and continues to be run by members of the Aruga family today. They are one of Japan’s most prominent independently owned wineries, devoting themselves exclusively to grape cultivation and wine making since 1973.
Located in the center of Japan’s wine country of Yamanashi, where the earth is a mix of clay, sand, and Japan’s signature Kuroboku volcanic black soil and grapes are carefully grown and pruned on trellises to allow airflow to keep the grapes dry in the humid climate.
They launched their signature “Aruga Branca” brand in 2001, specializing in vibrant white wines made from the Koshu grape that are designed to pair with the nuances and flavors of Japanese cuisine. Beyond sashimi they can complement and highlight the delicate flavors of tricky pairings like dashi broth, making it an ideal match for a full course Japanese menu.
