About this wine
Sekki White is the signature dry white wine of Agricore Echigo Winery, made from Niigata-grown Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc. Like its sibling Sekki Red, it is matured using the winery's celebrated yukimuro (snow cellar), which stores up to 250 tons of natural Uonuma snow to keep the aging environment at a stable, cool temperature year-round without electricity. The result is a crisp, clean dry white (12% ABV) with bright acidity, ripe fruit aroma, and a refreshing finish that reflects the snow country terroir of Minamiuonuma.
A friendly entry point into Japanese wine — dry but fruit-forward, with clean acidity that never feels harsh.
Sommelier's Note
"A crisp, honest expression of snow-country winemaking — Sekki White proves that Niigata's yukimuro-aging tradition works just as beautifully for whites as it does for reds."
Food Pairings
A versatile food wine that suits simply prepared fish and shellfish, carpaccio, shabu-shabu, and light chicken dishes. Its crisp acidity also works well with sushi and delicately seasoned Japanese cuisine.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings with seafood, and gifts for those curious about Japanese wine.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥2,200-3,600
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented from 100% Niigata-grown Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc, then matured in the winery's yukimuro (snow cellar), which uses up to 250 tons of stored winter snow to hold a stable, low temperature year-round — a chemical-free, electricity-free aging method unique to this snow-country winery. Dry style, 12% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Sekki White taste like?
- It is a dry, crisp white wine with bright acidity and ripe fruit aroma, finishing clean and refreshing — a style that showcases Niigata's cool, snowy terroir.
- What food pairs well with Sekki White?
- It pairs especially well with seafood — shabu-shabu, octopus carpaccio, and simply grilled white fish — as well as sushi and other delicately flavored Japanese dishes.
- What is the best serving temperature?
- Serve chilled at around 8-10°C for the best balance of acidity and fruit character.
- Why is it aged in a snow cellar?
- Agricore Echigo stores up to 250 tons of natural Uonuma snow in its yukimuro, maintaining a stable, cool temperature year-round without electricity — an eco-friendly aging method unique to this snow-country region that helps preserve the wine's freshness.
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