Winery Nora-KuraNorapon Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Norapon Blanc of the Winery Nora-Kura is in the top 10 of wines of Japan and in the top 5 of wines of Hokkaidō-ken.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Norapon Blanc of Winery Nora-Kura in the region of Hokkaidō-ken often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral.
Details and technical informations about Winery Nora-Kura's Norapon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Kerner
Aromatic, structured whites with lively acidity and a slender mouth, featuring muscat-like aromas of white peach, apricot, white flowers, citrus and Riesling-like notes. Made as nervy dry wines (Trocken), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and mineral high-altitude cuvées. Grown in Germany (Rheinhessen, Palatinate, Württemberg), northern Italy (Alto Adige in the high Val Venosta valleys) and Japan. A Trollinger × Riesling cross created in 1929 in Weinsberg.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Norapon Blanc from Winery Nora-Kura are 2015, 2017, 2013, 2018 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Nora-Kura
The Winery Nora-Kura is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Hokkaidō-ken to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hokkaidō-ken
Japan's northernmost island (43°N, Burgundy latitude), cool-climate region on the rise. Signature Pinot Noir tailored for cold: fine, silky reds with signature tart cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spice and a mineral touch, delicate tannins and taut freshness — compared to cool-vintage Burgundies. Kerner (German crossing) in aromatic muscat-scented white (citrus, peach, flowers). Also precise Chardonnay, supple Zweigelt.
The word of the wine: Female
Characterizes wines whose pleasantness results from elegance and finesse rather than power.
