About this wine
Pinot Gris Maceration is a skin-contact rosé produced from Pinot Gris grown in the Kurisawa district under the Kurisawa Wines label. Pinot Gris, whose skin pigmentation ranges from grey-pink to coppery-bronze, yields a naturally rosé-coloured wine when allowed brief contact with the skins during fermentation. The maceration adds body and a touch of tannin while preserving the variety's characteristic stone-fruit and floral notes. Produced with indigenous yeast and without fining or filtration, it stands as a textured, food-friendly expression of Hokkaido Pinot Gris in a natural winemaking style.
A rosé with more texture than most — the brief skin contact gives it a silky weight that typical rosés lack. The stone-fruit and floral aromas are inviting and the dry finish is clean. Perfect for those looking for a rosé with substance.
Sommelier's Note
"Skin-contact rosé of genuine depth — Pinot Gris as it rarely gets to be made"
Food Pairings
Grilled Hokkaido lamb (Genghis Khan), smoked salmon, Hokkaido Brie-style cheese, tuna tataki, seafood charcuterie, lightly spiced Japanese small plates (yakitori, agedashi tofu).
When to drink it
Summer aperitif, BBQ pairing, Hokkaido cuisine dinner, versatile food wine
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Gris
- Style
- rose, dry
- Price Range
- ¥3,500–¥5,500
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Gris with skin maceration, Kurisawa district, Iwamizawa. Indigenous yeast fermentation. Minimal sulphite addition. No fining or filtration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pinot Gris Maceration an orange wine or a rosé?
- It is classified as a rosé in colour — Pinot Gris naturally has pink-grey skin pigmentation, so skin contact yields a salmon-to-copper rosé hue rather than the deep amber of a true orange wine. In style, however, it shares the added texture and complexity associated with skin-contact winemaking.
- Does it have tannins?
- Yes, lightly. The brief maceration imparts gentle tannins that give the wine more structure than a typical rosé, making it versatile for food pairing. It is not tannic in the way a red wine would be.
- Why is Pinot Gris Maceration pink instead of white?
- Pinot Gris has naturally pigmented skins. Fermenting on the skins (maceration) dissolves those pigments into the wine, creating a genuine salmon-rosé color without any dye, blending, or shortcut needed.
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