What does it taste like?

A dry sparkling white with fine bubbles, pronounced crisp acidity, and a delicate, fruity aroma concentrated by Niigata's wide day-night temperature swings.

What food pairs well with it?

It shines with sashimi, sushi, and simply prepared white fish, and also works well with tempura and other delicately seasoned Japanese dishes.

At what temperature should it be served?

Serve well chilled, ideally at 8-10°C, to highlight its crisp acidity and fine bubbles.

CuvéeNiigataSparkling

Echigo Seibel Sparkling

越後セーベルスパークリング

Agricoa Echigo Winery

About Echigo Seibel Sparkling

Style: Sparkling
Grape Varieties: Seibel 9110
Price Range: ¥3,500-4,000; retailer price incl. shipping, ~¥3,750
Alcohol: 12%

Echigo Seibel Sparkling is a dry sparkling white made entirely from Seibel 9110 (also known as Verdelet), a French hybrid grape grown in Niigata's Minamiuonuma and Shirone districts. The region's dramatic day-to-night temperature swings concentrate sugar in the grapes, giving the base wine natural richness while the finished sparkling retains crisp, pronounced acidity and a delicate, fruity bouquet. The wine placed second in the sparkling category of the 'Japan Wine Supporters Joshibu' national vote and earned two stars in a sushi-pairing competition, reflecting its affinity with Japanese cuisine. It is best served chilled at 8-10°C.

Sommelier's Note

A rare sparkling expression of Seibel 9110 (Verdelet) — its crisp acidity and delicate fruit make it one of the more food-friendly Japanese sparklers for sushi and seafood.

New to wine?

An easy, refreshing entry point into Japanese sparkling wine — crisp and fruit-forward without being overly complex.

Food Pairings

A natural match for sashimi, carpaccio, and simply grilled or salt-seared white fish. Its bright acidity also complements tempura, shabu-shabu, and delicately seasoned Japanese dishes, and it has been specifically recognized for pairing well with sushi.

When to drink it

Casual celebrations, girls' nights, and sushi or seafood dinners; also a distinctive gift for fans of Japanese regional wine.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made from 100% Niigata-grown Seibel 9110 (Verdelet), a Seibel-family French hybrid distinct from Seyval Blanc, sourced from vineyards in Minamiuonuma and Shirone (Niigata City). Finished as a dry sparkling wine at 12% ABV, 750ml bottle. Second place, sparkling division, 'Nihon Wine Ouendan Joshibu' national tasting vote; two stars in a sushi-pairing competition.

About the producer

Agricoa Echigo WineryNiigata's snow-cellar pioneer of European wine grapes since 1975南魚沼市, 新潟県 · Founded 1975Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Echigo Seibel Sparkling made from?: It is made from 100% Seibel 9110 (also known as Verdelet), a French hybrid grape grown in Niigata's Minamiuonuma and Shirone districts — distinct from the similarly named Seyval Blanc.
What does it taste like?: A dry sparkling white with fine bubbles, pronounced crisp acidity, and a delicate, fruity aroma concentrated by Niigata's wide day-night temperature swings.
What food pairs well with it?: It shines with sashimi, sushi, and simply prepared white fish, and also works well with tempura and other delicately seasoned Japanese dishes.
At what temperature should it be served?: Serve well chilled, ideally at 8-10°C, to highlight its crisp acidity and fine bubbles.

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