Piquentum Teran 2021 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine NoseAn initial temptation of manuka

NoseAn initial temptation of manuka honeycomb

Sakai-san’s focus with the Shinomine range is to craft balanced and acid-driven sake that showcases the rice type along with the ability to age gracefully

Individual infusions in grain alcohol between 30-35 days are blended and redistilled

with mineral acidity cutting through its natural richness and broad texture

Produced from a carefully selected blend of 50% Chardonnay

Piquentum Teran 2021 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine NoseAn initial temptation of manukaThis wine has the remarkable ability to be incredibly fragrant and coat the inside of the glass like syrup, while still being a light bodied, low alcohol wine with acidity built for the Istrski prut (Istrian Prosciutto) that hangs from the ceiling of the winery. Primary and malolactic fermentation are completely with native yeasts. While Teran is in the Refosco (& Refok) family, it differs in that it has slightly higher acidity and pronounced iron and