About Château Mercian Mariko Winery Sauvignon Blanc
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-5,000
Château Mercian Mariko Winery Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown at the estate-owned Mariko Vineyard on the Jinba plateau in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. The vineyard's low rainfall, gravelly clay soil, and cool climate yield grapes with vivid aromatics — grapefruit, lemon, lime, passion fruit, and fresh herbs — supported by crisp acidity and a refined mineral character that reflects Château Mercian's meticulous terroir-driven viticulture.
A precise, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc that rivals cool-climate examples from around the world — its vivid citrus and passion fruit expression is a benchmark for Japanese white wine.
New to wine?
A bright, aromatic introduction to Japanese Sauvignon Blanc — refreshing citrus and passion fruit notes make it easy to enjoy even for wine beginners.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, goat cheese, and asparagus. Its bright acidity also complements Japanese dishes such as sashimi with a squeeze of sudachi citrus, salt-grilled white fish, and tempura.
When to drink it
Perfect for sunny afternoon brunches, casual seafood dinners, or as an easy-drinking gift for wine lovers.
Terroir & Winemaking
Grapes are grown using trellis training at the estate-owned Mariko Vineyard, in a region with unusually low rainfall for Japan. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 18-20°C for about two weeks, followed by roughly four months of aging in stainless steel tanks only (no oak), preserving the wine's fresh aromatic intensity.
About the producer
Chateau MercianThe pioneer of Japanese fine wine, crafting terroir-driven masterpieces.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1877Visit the producer page →More wines from Chateau Mercian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Mariko Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- Vivid aromas of grapefruit, lemon, lime, and passion fruit with fresh herbal notes, backed by crisp acidity and a mineral-driven, clean finish.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Fresh seafood, goat cheese, and asparagus are classic matches; it also pairs wonderfully with sashimi seasoned with sudachi citrus and salt-grilled white fish.
- Is this wine aged in oak?
- No — it is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, fresh aromatic character.
- Where are the grapes grown?
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown at the estate-owned Mariko Vineyard on the Jinba plateau in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, a region with unusually low rainfall for Japan.
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