TAKAHIRO WINE - Cheers

Cheers 2023 is a refreshing, naturally made white wine by Takahiro Suzuki, crafted at Fattoria AL FIORE using Steuben and Neo Muscat grapes from Yamagata. Light, dry, and aromatic, this wine captures the purity of its fruit and the playful spirit behind Suzuki’s winemaking. 

Tasting Notes 

Bright and expressive, with aromas of flint, iyokan (Japanese citrus), grapefruit, elderflower, apple, and bread dough. On the palate, it opens with crisp citrus and gentle apple sweetness balanced by lively acidity. The finish brings subtle savouriness and the delicate sweetness of iyokan, leaving a clean, refreshing impression. 

Winemaking 

Made from 71% Steuben and 29% Neo Muscat grown in Nanyo, Yamagata. The 2023 vintage saw steady sunshine, minimal rainfall, and healthy yields. Steuben, an American variety known for high sugar and low acidity, was directly pressed and slowly fermented as Blanc de Noirs in resin tanks. Neo Muscat, a Japanese-developed variety descended from Muscat of Alexandria, was destemmed, crushed, pressed, and matured for three months in resin tanks. A small amount of Neo Muscat was later blended in to enhance fruit expression. The wine was bottled unfiltered, without sulphites, preserving its natural freshness and light texture. 

Food Pairing 

Scallop carpaccio, karaage, gyoza, takoyaki, arugula and prosciutto salad, yakitori, Indian curry, or tonkotsu and shio ramen.