{"title":"Torocco Winery - Hokuto (北斗), Hokkaido","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/48438_1477x690_822d15e4-21d1-4668-ab45-f345022af519_1024x1024.jpg?v=1729741531\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/JPTORIMG_4301_1024x1024.jpg?v=1713943921\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCurated by Chef Akihiro Nagao (長尾 彰浩), his restaurant Aki-Nagao located in Sapporo is the best keep secret for its fine source of Hokkaido produce with wine and food pairing. His love of low-intervention wine has finally lead him to create his own winery and begin running in Autumn 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSince 2021, wines were brewed with Nora Kura and 10R Winery in contract basis. Meanwhile, the grapes are sourced in vineyards at Northern Hokkaido - Yoichi and their aquired vineyard in Southern Hokkaido - Hokuto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn 2024 their winery in Hokuto is finally built. Both the winery and vineyard has been carefully look after by Sachiko Ishida (石田 幸子) and her team, with the current 3.5hectare plantings of: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNiagara - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitis labrusca (the original vines form the previous owners, 30 years old vines to produce the FRONTIER Pét-nat) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGewurztramier, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris planted in 2021 ; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay and Riesling planted in 2022 ; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir and Zweigeltrebe planted in 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThier aim is to have their domaine wines ready to sell in 2028\/2029. At the meantime, please enjoy and tasty the delicious negociant wines brewed by the team!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-acolon-pet-nat-by-10r","title":"2023 Acolon Pétillant (Contract brewed in 10R Winery)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acolon (Red Grape)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th September 2023, grapes sourced from vineyards of Yoichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e余市\u003c\/span\u003e), Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 bottles made, zero SO2 added\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nose of fresh wild herbs, crushed cherry. Palate has good pomegranate, red and black berries, smooth foaming on the tongue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Acolon is a German wine grape variety, a cross between Blauer Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) and Dornfelder. It was created in 1971 at the Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau in Weinsberg (nr. Württemberg), Germany. The variety was officially recognised in 2002. Acolon is a variety that ripens early and produces a very color-intensive wine with mild tannins, resembling Lemberger. Since 1981 it has often been used as a partner in creating new genetically diverse varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torocco Winery, Hokkaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41889187889263,"sku":"JP-TOR-ACO-SB2023","price":485.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/Screenshot_2025-04-08_at_11.28.02_AM.png?v=1744082915"},{"product_id":"torocco-dream-pack","title":"(5 bottles) Torocco Dream Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 Niagara Pétillant (Pet-Nat sparkling wine) \u003cbr\u003e2024 Acolon Pétillant (Pet-Nat sparkling wine) \u003cbr\u003e2024 Kerner (white still wine) \u003cbr\u003e2024 Pinot Noir (Red still wine) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny 5 bottles of your choice, please leave us a note when checking out\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torocco Winery, Hokkaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41899079467119,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/JP592640234623904.jpg?v=1772701942"},{"product_id":"2023-pinot-noir-contract-brewed-in-10r-winery","title":"2023 Pinot Noir (Contract brewed in 10R Winery)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12th October 2023, grapes sourced from vineyards of Yoichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e余市\u003c\/span\u003e), Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 589 bottles made, zero SO2 added, natural yeast fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% Whole Bunch, 75% De-stemmed. Nose of dried rose paddles, touch of sandal wood, cherry tomato. Palate is soft, medium to light concentration, juice of pomegranate, tomato and ripe strawberry.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torocco Winery, Hokkaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42932235206767,"sku":"JP-TOR-PN-WB2023","price":485.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/Screenshot_2025-04-08_at_11.54.24_AM.png?v=1744092842"},{"product_id":"2024-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8th October 2024, grapes sourced from vineyards of Yoichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e余市\u003c\/span\u003e), Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 863 bottles made; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% De-stemmed. Cold Mecerations for 3 weeks; Zero SO2 added, natural yeast fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale ruby red. Fresh red fruits with soft acidity. Served at a slightly cool-er temperature (13-15°C)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torocco Winery, Hokkaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52737388413039,"sku":"JP-TOR-PN-RB0001","price":485.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-03at11.06.10AM.png?v=1772507230"},{"product_id":"2024-kerner","title":"2024 Kerner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerner (White Grape)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30th September 2024, grapes sourced from vineyards of Yoichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e余市\u003c\/span\u003e), Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,017 bottles made, zero SO2 added, natural yeast fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle nose of fresh herbs, white peach, white peach. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torocco Winery, Hokkaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52737389658223,"sku":"JP-TOR-KER-WB0001","price":485.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-03_at_11.05.56_AM.png?v=1772507322"},{"product_id":"2024-acolon-petillant","title":"2024 Acolon Pétillant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acolon (Red Grape)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th September 2024, grapes sourced from vineyards of Yoichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e余市\u003c\/span\u003e), Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,555 bottles made, 25% destemmed and 75% in whole bunch; zero SO2 added\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nose of fresh wild herbs, crushed cherry. 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Since 1981 it has often been used as a partner in creating new genetically diverse varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torocco Winery, Hokkaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52737423409263,"sku":"JP-TOR-ACO-SB0001","price":485.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-03_at_10.59.28_AM.png?v=1772507025"},{"product_id":"2024-niagara-petillant","title":"2024 Niagara Pétillant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niagara (White Grape)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9th October 2024, grapes sourced from vineyards of Yoichi (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e余市\u003c\/span\u003e), Hokkaido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 828 bottles made, fermented with natural yeast ; zero SO2 added\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine has a slightly creamy appearance with orange tints. 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