Château MercianHosaka Muscat Bailey A
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Hosaka Muscat Bailey A of the Château Mercian is in the top 90 of wines of Yamanashi-ken.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Hosaka Muscat Bailey A of Château Mercian in the region of Yamanashi-ken often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Château Mercian's Hosaka Muscat Bailey A.
Discover the grape variety: Catarratto bianco comune
Fresh, fruity whites with a pale golden hue, a broad palate and moderate acidity, marked by aromas of citrus (lemon, orange), almond, white flowers and Mediterranean notes. Also the traditional base of Marsala DOC. The backbone of Sicilian dry whites (Sicilia DOC, Alcamo DOC), it excels in the Trapani area. Native Sicilian white variety, one of the most planted on the island, vigorous and productive.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hosaka Muscat Bailey A from Château Mercian are 2014, 2016, 2017, 2015
Informations about the Château Mercian
The Château Mercian is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 93 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: Removal of shoes
In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.
