About Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Rose Shioter
- Style
- Sparkling
- Grape Varieties
- Rose Shioter
- Price Range
- ¥4,400
- 750ml
- Alcohol
- 12%
A traditional-method sparkling wine from Iwanohara Vineyard's Zenbei Premium series, made 100% from Rose Shioter, the white grape variety bred by Zenbei Kawakami in 1927 (a Bailey x Chasselas Siota cross). Produced entirely by hand, from bottle fermentation through label application, using the same in-bottle secondary fermentation method (méthode traditionnelle) as Champagne. It shows elegant citrus aromas with a hint of pineapple, crisp acidity, and a fine, persistent mousse.
One of the few Japanese sparkling wines made by true traditional-method bottle fermentation from a 100% indigenous Kawakami-bred variety — Rose Shioter's citrus-and-pineapple perfume gives it real identity beyond the usual Koshu or Muscat Bailey A sparklers.
New to wine?
A great starting point for Japanese sparkling wine — made by real bottle fermentation, not carbonation, yet light and citrusy enough for newcomers to sparkling wine.
Food Pairings
An excellent aperitif. Pairs beautifully with fresh oysters and lemon, squid and octopus sashimi, and shabu-shabu of white-fleshed fish.
When to drink it
Aperitif, celebrations, and pairing with raw seafood or sashimi courses.
Terroir & Winemaking
Rose Shioter grapes (100%, estate-grown by Iwanohara Vineyard) are vinified as a base wine, then undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle in the traditional Champagne method, with all riddling, disgorgement, and labeling done by hand. ABV 12%. Dry. Cork closure. Best served at 6-8°C.
About the producer
Iwanohara VineyardThe birthplace of Muscat Bailey A and pioneer of Japanese wine.上越市, 新潟県 · Founded 1890Visit the producer page →More wines from Iwanohara Vineyard
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- Miyukihana RedRed · Muscat Bailey A
- Miyukihana RoséRosé · Muscat Bailey A
- Miyukihana WhiteWhite · Chardonnay · Rose Shioter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this sparkling wine made by traditional bottle fermentation or carbonation?
- It is made by the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) — the same in-bottle secondary fermentation process used for Champagne — with riddling, disgorgement, and labeling all done by hand at Iwanohara Vineyard.
- What grape is used, and what does it taste like?
- It is made from 100% Rose Shioter, a white grape Zenbei Kawakami bred in 1927 from Bailey and Chasselas Siota. It offers elegant citrus aromas with a hint of pineapple, crisp acidity, and fine, persistent bubbles.
- What foods pair well with this wine?
- It is recommended as an aperitif, and pairs especially well with fresh oysters and lemon, squid and octopus sashimi, and shabu-shabu of white-fleshed fish.
- What is the ideal serving temperature?
- Serve chilled, between 6-8°C (43-46°F), to highlight its citrus aromatics and fine bubbles.
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