What grape is Sun Sun Winery's Sparkling Brut Blanc made from?

It is made from 100% Chardonnay grown at Sun Sun Winery's own Kakizawa estate vineyard in Shiojiri, Nagano.

How is Sparkling Brut Blanc produced?

It uses the traditional method, undergoing secondary fermentation inside the bottle, which produces its fine, persistent bubbles.

What does Sparkling Brut Blanc taste like?

Expect delicate aromas of pear and black tea, gentle fruit, crisp bracing acidity, and a fine mousse -- a dry, food-friendly style.

What food pairs well with Sparkling Brut Blanc?

Oysters, white fish carpaccio, and cream-based dishes are classic matches; it also pairs well with tempura and dashi-based Japanese cuisine.

How is Sparkling Brut Blanc different from Sun Sun Winery's Sparkling Brut Rose?

Sparkling Brut Blanc is made purely from Chardonnay for a white sparkling wine, while the Sparkling Brut Rose is Merlot-based, giving it a red-fruited, pink-hued profile.

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Sparkling Brut Blanc

スパークリングブリュットブラン

Sun Sun Winery

About Sparkling Brut Blanc

Style: Sparkling, White
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Price Range: ¥1,980-3,410

Sparkling Brut Blanc is Sun Sun Winery's traditional-method (bottle-fermented) sparkling wine, made from 100% Chardonnay grown at the winery's own Kakizawa estate vineyard in Shiojiri, Nagano. Undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle, it shows delicate aromas of pear and black tea, with gentle fruit, crisp bracing acidity, and a fine, persistent mousse. It is the winery's white-grape sparkling bottling, distinct from its Merlot-based Sparkling Brut Rose.

Sommelier's Note

A rare bottle-fermented Chardonnay sparkling from Nagano -- its pear and black tea nuance and fine mousse show real ambition beyond a simple carbonated white.

New to wine?

A crisp, food-friendly entry point into Japanese traditional-method sparkling wine.

Food Pairings

Its crisp acidity and fine bubbles pair well with oysters, white fish carpaccio, and light cream-based dishes. Also a natural match for tempura and dashi-based Japanese dishes, cutting through the oil while echoing the wine's delicate umami-friendly profile.

When to drink it

Aperitif, celebrations, and pairing with seafood or light Japanese dishes.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Chardonnay from the estate-owned Kakizawa vineyard (Shiojiri, Nagano). Traditional method (bottle-fermented secondary fermentation).

About the producer

Sun Sun WineryNagano hillside estate wines rooted in social welfare塩尻市, 長野県 · Founded 2015Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Sun Sun Winery's Sparkling Brut Blanc made from?: It is made from 100% Chardonnay grown at Sun Sun Winery's own Kakizawa estate vineyard in Shiojiri, Nagano.
How is Sparkling Brut Blanc produced?: It uses the traditional method, undergoing secondary fermentation inside the bottle, which produces its fine, persistent bubbles.
What does Sparkling Brut Blanc taste like?: Expect delicate aromas of pear and black tea, gentle fruit, crisp bracing acidity, and a fine mousse -- a dry, food-friendly style.
What food pairs well with Sparkling Brut Blanc?: Oysters, white fish carpaccio, and cream-based dishes are classic matches; it also pairs well with tempura and dashi-based Japanese cuisine.
How is Sparkling Brut Blanc different from Sun Sun Winery's Sparkling Brut Rose?: Sparkling Brut Blanc is made purely from Chardonnay for a white sparkling wine, while the Sparkling Brut Rose is Merlot-based, giving it a red-fruited, pink-hued profile.

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