Collection Vin Pétillant Delaware Orange

About this wine

A dry, orange-style pétillant naturel crafted from 100% seeded Delaware grapes grown in the Motosawa district of Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, and vinified by Bellwood Vineyard in nearby Kaminoyama. The grapes undergo skin-contact (maceration) fermentation before bottling via the ancestral method (méthode ancestrale), trapping the natural carbonation produced by the yeast still at work. The result balances Delaware's signature bright, sweet floral aroma with crisp acidity and a pleasant, subtle tannic grip from the skin contact. Unfiltered, the wine carries natural sediment that shifts the texture and flavor as the bottle is poured out, from a clear, delicate first pour to a richer, more textured finish.

Sommelier's Note

"A must-try for Japanese wine lovers: it takes the humble, everyday Delaware grape and, through skin contact and bottle fermentation, transforms it into a genuinely complex orange pétillant that beginners and enthusiasts alike can enjoy."

Food Pairings

Excellent with Japanese cuisine built on soy sauce and mirin — think tempura, grilled fish, and simmered vegetables — as well as sushi and sashimi, where its bright acidity and gentle tannin cut through richness and echo umami.

When to drink it

Casual weekend brunches, outdoor picnics, or as an aperitif before a Japanese meal with friends.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Delaware

Style

orange, Sparkling

Price Range

¥2,200-2,700

Terroir & Winemaking

Made by the ancestral method (pétillant naturel): 100% Delaware grapes undergo skin-contact (maceration) fermentation, then are bottled before primary fermentation completes so the yeast's natural CO2 is captured in bottle. Unfiltered, with visible sediment (lees) that is safe to drink and mixed in gradually to taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bellwood's Delaware Orange pétillant taste like?

It's a dry, lightly sparkling orange wine with Delaware's characteristic bright, sweet floral aroma, crisp acidity, and a pleasant, subtle tannic grip from skin-contact fermentation.

What food pairs well with it?

It shines alongside Japanese dishes seasoned with soy sauce and mirin — tempura, grilled fish, simmered vegetables — as well as sushi and sashimi.

How should I open and serve it?

Chill it thoroughly and open slowly over a sink, since it is unfiltered and naturally carbonated and can foam vigorously. Pour the clear liquid first, then gently mix in the sediment as you drink to enjoy the evolving texture.

Is this the same as Bellwood's Delaware Blanc pétillant?

No. Both are part of Bellwood's Collection Vin Pétillant series made from the same Delaware grapes, but the Delaware Blanc is fermented without skin contact for a lighter, standard sparkling white style, while the Delaware Orange undergoes skin-contact (maceration) fermentation for an orange-wine character with tannin and deeper color.