Bellwood Vineyard Collection Vin Pétillant Verdelet
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Bellwood Vineyard
Verdelet
About this wine
A dry pétillant from Bellwood Vineyard in Kaminoyama, Yamagata, made from Verdelet (Seibel 9110) grapes grown in the Kubote/Hosoya district on the city's west side, at roughly 250m elevation on stone-mixed clay soil. The grapes undergo skin contact to extract flavor and color before fermenting into a naturally sparkling wine using the ancestral method (pétillant naturel), with in-bottle secondary fermentation. It is bottled unfiltered with its natural lees, giving drinkers the option to enjoy the clear top layer first, then mix in the lees as the glass empties to experience an evolving texture and flavor. Expect crisp green apple and citrus aromas with vibrant, cutting acidity. Around 9% ABV, 750ml bottle.
A friendly first step into Japanese pét-nat: pour the clear top layer to start, then gently swirl in the lees partway through to taste how the wine's texture and depth change.
Sommelier's Note
"A vivid, unfiltered expression of Yamagata terroir from a rare hybrid grape — its cutting acidity and lees-driven complexity make it a fascinating glass for anyone curious about Japan's natural wine scene."
Food Pairings
Excellent with fresh seafood carpaccio, light salads, and tempura (especially wild vegetables or white fish served with salt). Its bright acidity also complements creamy cheeses and simply grilled, salted chicken.
When to drink it
Casual outdoor gatherings, weekend brunch, or as a lively aperitif before a Japanese-style dinner.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Verdelet
- Style
- Sparkling
- Price Range
- ¥2,300-2,600
Terroir & Winemaking
Grapes: Verdelet, grown in the Kubote (Hosoya) district, west Kaminoyama, ~250m elevation, stone-mixed clay soil. Vinified with skin contact; ancestral method (pétillant naturel) with in-bottle secondary fermentation; bottled unfiltered with natural lees. ABV approx. 9%. 750ml.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is this wine made from?
- It is made from Verdelet (also known as Seibel 9110), a French-American hybrid grape grown in the Kubote district of Kaminoyama, Yamagata.
- What does it taste like?
- Refreshing green apple and citrus aromas with sharp, vibrant acidity and a dry finish that grows richer as the natural lees are mixed in.
- How should I drink it?
- Start by pouring the clear top layer, then gently mix in the lees partway through the bottle to enjoy how the texture and flavor evolve.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs beautifully with tempura, fresh seafood, and delicately seasoned Japanese dishes.
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