{"product_id":"minori","title":"Minori Prise de Mousse | A dry sparkling wine woven from three grape varieties","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rich sparkling wine combining three types of grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/250417minori72-12.jpg?v=1748425493\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic sparkling wine is a blend[*] of three grape varieties: Chardonnay from Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture, as the main component, Riesling Forte, and Pinot Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a sharp, crisp, and dry taste. While light and easy to drink, it leaves a profound finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith one sip, refreshing aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and lemongrass waft through the nose, accompanied by a subtle hint of toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e[*]The act of blending multiple wines. Combining multiple varieties creates complexity in taste and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/d0160c99d975c4d82777404095a6cff5.jpg?v=1750922070\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the rich fruitiness of Chardonnay as the base, Riesling Forte adds sharpness and lightness, while the smooth Pinot Blanc brings a clean finish to the whole, resulting in an easy-to-drink, well-balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe power of secondary fermentation in the bottle and inherited techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/fffd7e1c33b155e277bb55ca0e8c3d80.jpg?v=1750922615\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth mouthfeel of \"Minori\" is created using the traditional \"secondary fermentation in the bottle\" method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method involves bottling wine after primary fermentation and carefully developing bubbles over time. Over 10 months, this process brings forth fine, long-lasting bubbles and a rich aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/250417minori72-11.jpg?v=1748480688\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Minori\" (穣) expresses a wish for a bountiful year. In 2024, it garnered prestigious awards in domestic competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e〈Awards (Examples)〉\u003cbr\u003e2024 Japan Wine Challenge: Bronze\u003cbr\u003e2024 Japan Wine Competition: Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen pairing with food, it goes exceptionally well with simple dishes that highlight the natural flavors of ingredients, such as seafood carpaccio or grilled seasonal vegetables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delicate bubbles will elegantly enhance your meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe charm of Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan's wine belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/1209224_m_1024x1024.jpg?v=1737951540\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahata Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a region where rice cultivation, grapes, and Western pears are actively produced. Among these, Chardonnay, used for wine, boasts one of the highest shipment volumes in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahata Town is actually located in what is known as the \"wine belt,\"[*] a region suitable for viticulture, just like famous wine-producing areas in countries such as France, Italy, and Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness and acidity that only grapes grown in this blessed land can provide create a rich taste and deep aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e[*]The \"wine belt\" refers to regions suitable for grape cultivation and winemaking. Takahata Town meets many of the criteria, including an annual average temperature of 10-20°C, located between 30-50°N latitude and 20-40°S latitude, 1000-1500 hours of sunshine from grape budding to harvest, and an annual rainfall of 500-900mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakahata Town, a pioneer in organic farming, creates wine for the next 100 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the early 1970s, Takahata Town has focused on \"sustainable production and consumption\" and \"biodiversity protection,\" engaging in agriculture that considers both the environment and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, when pesticides and chemical fertilizers were still prevalent, young local farmers concerned about environmental destruction and health damage established the \"Takahata Town Organic Agriculture Research Group\" and began practicing organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis initiative continues today, with the town setting its own stricter pest control standards than national or prefectural guidelines, striving to reduce environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/9ecbb4ccb734487fb92e8f6bc869df99_1024x1024.jpg?v=1738742989\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine made from grapes cultivated with a vision for the next 100 years is also recommended as a gift or souvenir for parties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sikito.com\/collections\/takahatawinery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for a list of Takahata Winery products 〉\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiKiTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45173413413039,"sku":"4920205513487","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/250417minori72-12.jpg?v=1751207734","url":"https:\/\/sikito.com\/en\/products\/minori","provider":"SiKiTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}