Coco Farm Toaru Series Pinot Rose 2022

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Coco Farm
Label Name:
 
Toaru Series Pinot Rose
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yoichi (Hokkaido)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.8%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 96%, Chardonnay 3%, Zweigelt 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
positive retailer and natural-wine community notes reported

Tasting Note
Orange-tinged rosé: strawberry and red cherry with orange peel, light spice and savory mineral notes. Crisp, lively acidity, light-to-medium body and a clean, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, shellfish, salads, roasted chicken, charcuterie. Asian: sushi, uni-don, tempura, yakitori, spicy Thai or Korean dishes.

Production Method
Whole-cluster carbonic maceration (~6 weeks), gentle pressing; wild-yeast fermentation in 50% neutral French oak and 50% stainless steel; natural malolactic, 8 months on lees, minimal SO2, unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Coco Farm & Winery (Ashikaga, Tochigi), founded in 1958 as a social-enterprise natural winery. This cuvée uses fruit from Yoichi's Kimura vineyard in Hokkaido.