Pino Collina Fulfulle Blanc
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Pino Collina
Sauvignon Blanc · Chardonnay
About this wine
Fulfulle Blanc is Pino Collina's everyday-table white blend, grown on the historic Matsugaoka plateau in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. It combines Sauvignon Blanc (roughly 51%) with Chardonnay (roughly 49%), both estate-grown under the winery's pesticide-free, low-intervention farming. Fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with minimal handling in keeping with Pino Collina's vin naturel philosophy, the wine shows a pale golden hue, pronounced citrus aromatics, and a fresh, textural bitterness on the finish. 'Fulfulle' (フルフル) is the winery's casual, drink-often line — distinct from prestige bottlings like Tsuruoka Koshu — designed to be an approachable, versatile companion to daily meals rather than a special-occasion showpiece.
A relaxed, food-friendly white that's easy to reach for on any weeknight — no ceremony required.
Sommelier's Note
"Proof that Pino Collina's everyday wines are just as thoughtfully made as its award-winners — this Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay blend delivers real citrus energy and textural bite for a bottle you can open on any given Tuesday."
Food Pairings
Built for the everyday table: grilled or raw white fish, shellfish, and dishes finished with olive oil all echo the wine's citrus-driven acidity. It also works comfortably alongside a broad range of Japanese home cooking, not just delicate dishes.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, casual gatherings with seafood, everyday pairing with Japanese home cooking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Price Range
- ¥3,300-3,700
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of approximately 51% Sauvignon Blanc and 49% Chardonnay, both estate-grown on the Matsugaoka plateau (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata). Pesticide-free viticulture; fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with minimal intervention. ABV approximately 12.5%. 750ml bottle. Part of the Fulfulle everyday line, released across multiple vintages (2020–2024).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Fulfulle Blanc taste like?
- It has a pale golden color, pronounced citrus aromatics, and a fresh, slightly bitter finish typical of a Sauvignon Blanc-led blend softened by Chardonnay.
- What grapes are used in Fulfulle Blanc?
- It's a blend of roughly 51% Sauvignon Blanc and 49% Chardonnay, both grown on Pino Collina's estate vineyards on the Matsugaoka plateau.
- What food pairs well with Fulfulle Blanc?
- Grilled or raw white fish, shellfish, olive oil-based dishes, and everyday Japanese home cooking such as tempura or grilled fish all pair well.
- Is Fulfulle Blanc a special-occasion wine or an everyday wine?
- It's part of Pino Collina's casual 'Fulfulle' line, designed as an approachable everyday wine rather than a prestige bottling like Tsuruoka Koshu.
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