Coco Farm＆Winery
COCO10R Zweigelt
こことあるシリーズ2019 ツヴァイゲルト／ココ・ファーム・ワイナリー
Category
Wine
Type
Red Wine
Producer
10R Winery(Hokkaido)
Production area
Japan Hokkaido Prefecture
Variety
Zweigelt 100%
Fermentation
3 weeks pump-overs
Aging
85% old and 15% new with 90% French oak and 10% American oak.
Capacity
750 mL
ABV
12%
Production Quantity
4,372 bottles
Recommended Pairings
Pan con tomate, Brandade of cod and potatoes, Roasted ginkgo nuts, Tafelspitz (Austrian boiled beef dish), Marinated bell peppers, Boudin noir (blood sausage), Cassoulet with pork belly, Spaghetti Bolognese, Sri Lankan green bean curry.
Tasting from winery
The wine displays a deep garnet hue. The aroma is complex, featuring notes of black fruits such as cassis and black cherry, complemented by hints of sandalwood, cinnamon, licorice, oak barrel, and toast. On the palate, it offers a rich fruitiness with fresh acidity, balanced by flavorful tannins and a touch of astringency, giving a structured and composed impression. The wine evolves beautifully in the glass, allowing for an enjoyable exploration of its changing flavors over time.
About the producer
The Charm of Meticulous Grape Cultivation and Wild Yeast Fermentation
In the 1950s, a vineyard opened on a mountain by junior high school students who struggled with arithmetic and literacy and their teacher has never been exposed to herbicides since its cultivation.
Coco Farm & Winery, born at the foot of this mountain in 1980, started winemaking in 1984. Currently, the vineyard does not use any chemical fertilizers or herbicides, and the brewery focuses on natural fermentation with wild yeast to brew wine from 100% Japanese grapes.
From sparkling wines with secondary fermentation in the bottle to dessert wines, they are joyfully making wine while listening to the 'voices' of the grapes saying, 'This is what we want to become.
Also, the stratum of finely shattered Jurassic rocks, like mille-feuille, creates moderate stress for the grapes in the rainy climate, which leads to the production of good quality grapes.
About the Production Area
Japan Tochigi Prefecture
A land where you can enjoy a variety of flavors, aromas, and colors
Tochigi Prefecture is landlocked, with hot summers and cold winters, resulting in significant temperature differences both diurnally and annually.
These variations are beneficial in balancing the sugar and acid levels in grapes. Additionally, the soil in Tochigi is predominantly volcanic, which provides good drainage.
There are also regions rich in minerals, making these soil conditions well-suited for grape cultivation.
Grape varieties originating from America such as 'Niagara' for white wine and 'Concord' for red wine are commonly grown, but in recent years, international and unique Japanese grape varieties have also begun to be cultivated.
[10R Winery Hokkaido Yoichi]
Currently, Yoichi Town is one of the most thriving grape-growing regions in Hokkaido. Since about 30 years ago when cultivation of European grape varieties began in Yoichi Town, the number of grape farmers has gradually increased.
In 2010, a winery was established in Yoichi Town, gaining attention for producing high-quality wine from Pinot Noir. In 2011, it was certified as the first wine special zone in Hokkaido. Since then, there has been a succession of new wineries being established.
Yoichi Town is situated facing the Sea of Japan, with mountains surrounding it on three sides, creating hillsides overlooking Yoichi Bay, which have become grape-growing areas.
The climate, influenced by warm currents, is relatively mild compared to other parts of Hokkaido. Grape vineyards on the hilly slopes receive ample sunlight, making them highly suitable for grape cultivation.
The main grape varieties cultivated include German varieties such as Kerner, Zweigelt, Müller-Thurgau, and in recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the cultivation area of Pinot Noir.
