
Nagano is situated in the center of Japan, surround by tall mountains. The region is filled with natural hot springs. Nagano has dry climate. Precipitation and humidity are relatively low in the region. Nagano takes pride in its clean air and clear skies. Among other things, the region is famous for production of delicious sake. There are about 85 sake breweries in Nagano. Some breweries are smaller than others. Sake production is often made from Nagano’s particular rice, the Miyama Nishiki. Since 1978, Miyama Nishiki has been the third most popular sake making rice throughout Japan. Mountainous landscape of Nagano has made Miyama Nikishi possible to grow.
Some of the most popular sake breweries you can find in Nagano region are Chikumanishiki, Hokko, Masuichi, Masumi and Shuho Kikuzakari among others. Most sake in Nagano is characterized by sweet flavors that are great match for salty foods.
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Alejandro Bulgheroni Lithology Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon.
We only produced a scant 50 cases of this wine this year, far too small an amount considering how great it turned out. There’s that typical saturated to the rim deep purple color, with intense cassis, herb, and milk chocolate, bricks and forest floor, black plum pudding aromas. In the mouth, there’s a great balance, with notable oak and vanilla notes intertwined with dense black fruits. It’s an opulent and plush style, yet finishes with sweet grippy tannins.
Intense, fresh and fruity bouquet, reminiscent of a tangy red fruit tart (wild strawberry, blueberry), slightly sweet yet underpinned by more concentrated, jammy and citrus notes. The aromatic complexity comes through after a few swirls in the glass giving us a medley of spice, warm cinnamon and peppers. Fleshy attack dominated by ripe, crunchy, plump red fruit that brings depth and creaminess. The fruity structure is gradually elongated by a chalky, mineral freshness that creates a lingering sensation of lightness and harmony on the finish.
Review:
Roederer's 2014 Brut Vintage is beautiful, offering up aromas of pear, mirabelle plum, red berries, warm biscuits and smoke. Full-bodied, layered and elegantly muscular, it's seamless and complete, with terrific mid-palate depth and amplitude. Framed by bright acids and enlivened by a pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a penetrating finish. The blend is 70% Pinot Noir, emphasizing Verzy, and pressure is a touch higher than in its more ethereal Blanc de Blancs counterpart. As I wrote of its 2013 predecessor, this is a wine that puts many prestige cuvées to shame.
95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate