Akiu WinerySteuben
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Akiu Winery's Steuben.
Discover the grape variety: Marquette
Structured, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, melted tannins and high acidity. Aromas of cherry, plum, blackberry, black pepper, spices and herbal notes. Dense palate, tense finish. An extremely cold-hardy interspecific variety (to -38 °C on the vine), it is the signature of American northern viticulture (Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, New York, Iowa) and Canada (Quebec, Ontario). Hybrid created in 2006 by the University of Minnesota (descendant of Pinot Noir).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Steuben from Akiu Winery are 2017, 0
Informations about the Akiu Winery
The Akiu Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Yamanashi-ken to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yamanashi-ken
Japanese winemaking heart at the foot of Mount Fuji, signature in Koshu. Identity-driven native white (~90% of Japanese plantings): delicate, precise dry whites with notes of citrus (yuzu, lime), green apple, white flowers and a slightly saline finish, low alcohol and great freshness. Ideal with sushi and Japanese cuisine. Also Chardonnay and Merlot in the altitude zones of Akeno.
The word of the wine: Hautain (en)
Pruning of the vine in height.
