About Bianco Macerato
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Delaware, Niagara, Rosario Bianco, Neo Muscat
- Price Range
- ¥2,900-3,300
- Alcohol
- 10.5%
Bianco Macerato is Grape Republic's orange wine, blending Delaware (50%), Niagara (32%), Rosario Bianco (12%), and Neo Muscat (6%) grown in Nanyo City, Yamagata. The must undergoes roughly one week of skin-contact fermentation (maceration) across resin tanks and amphorae, with about 15% whole-cluster fermentation; the wine is then aged 60% in amphorae and 40% in stainless steel. Unfined, unfiltered, and made without additives, it shows a bright golden hue with fresh fruit, herbal and spice nuances, and citrus notes reminiscent of hassaku orange, framed by skin-derived bitterness and a dry finish.
Proof that Japanese hybrid grapes can carry serious skin-contact winemaking — vivid, citrus-driven, and precisely textured.
New to wine?
A friendly first orange wine — citrusy and textured, with a gentle bitterness that's easy to enjoy rather than challenging.
Food Pairings
The skin-contact texture and citrus bitterness pair well with grilled fish, tempura, and dishes seasoned with miso or soy, as well as fermented vegetables and aged hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Great for casual dinners with Japanese food, izakaya-style spreads, or as a conversation-starting orange wine for guests new to the category.
Where to Buy
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Terroir & Winemaking
Skin-contact (maceration) fermentation for approximately one week in resin tanks and amphorae; about 15% whole-cluster fermentation. Aged 60% in amphorae, 40% in stainless steel tanks. Unfined and unfiltered, with no additives (no added sulfites, sugar, or acid).
About the producer
Grape RepublicJapan's largest amphora-fermented, zero-additive natural wine producer南陽市, 山形県 · Founded 2017Visit the producer page →More wines from Grape Republic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What kind of wine is Bianco Macerato?
- It's an orange wine from Grape Republic (Yamagata, Japan) — a white grape blend (Delaware, Niagara, Rosario Bianco, Neo Muscat) fermented with about a week of skin contact in resin tanks and amphorae.
- What does it taste like?
- A bright golden wine with fresh fruit, herbal and spice notes, and citrus reminiscent of hassaku orange, with skin-derived bitterness and a dry finish.
- What food does it pair with?
- It works well with grilled fish, tempura, miso- or soy-seasoned dishes, fermented vegetables, and aged hard cheeses.
- Are any additives used in the winemaking?
- No. The wine is unfined, unfiltered, and made without added sulfites, sugar, or acid, following Grape Republic's zero-zero philosophy.
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